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Is there any way for a J-1 physician to obtain a green card other than through employment-based or family-based immigrant visa petitions?

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Is there any way for a J-1 physician to obtain a green card other than through employment-based or family-based immigrant visa petitions?

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A. Yes. It is possible to obtain permanent residence through political asylum or through an immigrant investor petition as well. If political asylum is granted, the two year foreign residence requirement is waived.