Hello. I'm a Canadian IMG (born and raised in ON), and I had a few questions regarding the J1 visa application.

1) Can I use a prematch US contract to apply for a J1 visa? (as opposed to waiting for the match results)
2) How long does it take for my Canadian "Statement of need" to be issued?
3) How long do I need to stay in Canada to get a permanent address? (I moved to the US a year ago)
4) Can I get a J1 visa for a preliminary position?
5) After the preliminary year ends, do I need to go back to Canada for 2 years?
6) After the preliminary year ends, if I get a categorical position, do I need to file a new J1 application?
7) How easy is it to get a J1 waiver? What does it depend on?

Thank you very much.

Hello, I am also a Canadian IMG (born and raised in BC). I have the same questions as you, but I also have one more. Who do we contact in order to get this "Statement of Need". I don't even know who to talk to in order to get it.

Any info would be fantastic.

Thanks

I already got all the answers I need.

Basically it's all online. Google "statement of need canadian" and go to the first search result which should be "Statements of Need for Postgraduate Medical Training in the United States"

Let me know

If you have any problems.

I can't link to the site because I don't have enough posts.