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President Barchi and Chancellor Strom,
On June 28, 2018 an incoming resident to RWJMS, Dr. Mahin Alamgir, was told a day before orientation, that her contract would be rescinded due to her H-1B visa status not being accepted by Rutgers. Dr. Alamgir signed an individual contract dated April 23, 2018. Subsequently Dr. Alamgir received emails from the Rutgers Global International Faculty, Scholar and Student Adviser that there were no issues with the processing of her H-1B visa (pursuant to Rutgers policy here ) and that the process was moving along. All the necessary paperwork for her visa had been signed on by her residency program leadership and the Dean’s office. At no time prior to June 28, 2018 did Rutgers inform Dr. Alamgir that the H-1B visa status was not acceptable and that she had to instead be on a J-1 visa. She was told by the GME office that her appointment was rescinded solely on the basis of her visa status.
Dr. Alamgir turned down other programs to take a job with Rutgers at RWJMS. She leased an apartment in New Jersey, bought a car so that she could get to and from work, and submitted all of the necessary paperwork and fees in order to work in NJ. To compound matters, if she does not get the extension on her visa right away, she could be forced out of the country, all because Rutgers withdrew their offer of appointment at the last minute.
Dr. Alamgir and The Committee of Interns and Residents have reached out to Rutgers several times because Rutgers has not handled her situation appropriately, but to no avail.
We are urging you to reinstate Dr. Alamgir right away!
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Updates
July 13, 2018
The administrative silence from the leadership team continues despite the gravity of this situation. I am currently coordinating with legal advocates to ensure that Dr. Alamgir receives a fair evaluation of her credentials and her contract status. Your continued attention to this matter remains the strongest tool we have to demand accountability.
July 13, 2018
The momentum behind this plea for fairness has reached a significant point of progress. This level of public attention confirms that Dr. Alamgir is not alone in questioning the actions taken by this institution.
Reached 100 supporters
July 13, 2018
50 Comments
Absurd! If the tables were turned and a physician terminated a contract with no prior notice nor real reason, there would be consequences.
Because Rutgers did not inform her with adequate time to adjust her living, I believe she should be reinstated, or Rutgers pay for her living and travel expenses.
This is not only unprofessional and unfair, is also discourages many brilliant international applicants to apply for Rutgers' residency programs.
It is a shame that a qualified doctor can work at Rutgers because of a visa issue. This is not the first time Rutgers has lost quality doctors becuase of visa issues.
This is a petition to reinstate Dr. Alamgir. Rutgers did not provide clear instructions and Dr. Alamgir will likely enrich our institution as she was selected by Rutgers faculty. This is an unacceptable breach of contract.
So far this comment has been deleted by Juanita Howard: 3 times. While I am sympathetic to Alamgir’s situation, I would like to bring attention to the fact that in order to apply to a residency position at Robert Wood Johnson, the policy clearly states that, “A graduate of a foreign medical school must … be either a US citizen, US permanent resident or holder of a J-1 exchange visa issued by the ECFMG.” This policy can be found at http://rwjms.rutgers.edu/education/gme/housestaff.html Despite what The Rutgers Global International Faculty, Scholar and Student Adviser stated regarding her H-1B visa, the GME office policy is very clear. If I was in Dr. Alamgir’s position, I would have worked very hard to reconcile any documentation permitting me to work under an H-1B visa and the GME policy regarding J-1 visas. Especially considering that with a J-1 visa, after her residency, she would be required to return to her home country for 2 years. Also does it not strike any of the other residents and fellows as odd, that Dr. Alamgir “turned down other programs to take a job with Rutgers”? Was her residency position offered outside of the Match? Did she scramble into this position? I wish I was afforded the opportunity to choose where I did my residency instead of having to go through the Match. If Dr. Alamgir truly wants to work under a H-1B visa, instead of a J-1 (which would allow her to stay in the United States after her residency to practice dermatology, instead of having to return to her home country for 2 years), she could break her lease agreement with her landlord (likely lose her security deposit and maybe pay a penalty), and find another residency program that will allow her to work under an H-1B visa; it may not be dermatology, but hey, at least you get to stay in the United States. Also I would like to point out that, at least on my pay stub I have $43.43 automatically deducted from my biweekly paycheck. That is $1,042.32 per year. Over
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
President Barchi and Chancellor Strom,
On June 28, 2018 an incoming resident to RWJMS, Dr. Mahin Alamgir, was told a day before orientation, that her contract would be rescinded due to her H-1B visa status not being accepted by Rutgers. Dr. Alamgir signed an individual contract dated April 23, 2018. Subsequently Dr. Alamgir received emails from the Rutgers Global International Faculty, Scholar and Student Adviser that there were no issues with the processing of her H-1B visa (pursuant to Rutgers policy here ) and that the process was moving along. All the necessary paperwork for her visa had been signed on by her residency program leadership and the Dean’s office. At no time prior to June 28, 2018 did Rutgers inform Dr. Alamgir that the H-1B visa status was not acceptable and that she had to instead be on a J-1 visa. She was told by the GME office that her appointment was rescinded solely on the basis of her visa status.
Dr. Alamgir turned down other programs to take a job with Rutgers at RWJMS. She leased an apartment in New Jersey, bought a car so that she could get to and from work, and submitted all of the necessary paperwork and fees in order to work in NJ. To compound matters, if she does not get the extension on her visa right away, she could be forced out of the country, all because Rutgers withdrew their offer of appointment at the last minute.
Dr. Alamgir and The Committee of Interns and Residents have reached out to Rutgers several times because Rutgers has not handled her situation appropriately, but to no avail.
We are urging you to reinstate Dr. Alamgir right away!
Updates
July 13, 2018
The administrative silence from the leadership team continues despite the gravity of this situation. I am currently coordinating with legal advocates to ensure that Dr. Alamgir receives a fair evaluation of her credentials and her contract status. Your continued attention to this matter remains the strongest tool we have to demand accountability.
July 13, 2018
The momentum behind this plea for fairness has reached a significant point of progress. This level of public attention confirms that Dr. Alamgir is not alone in questioning the actions taken by this institution.
Reached 100 supporters
July 13, 2018
50 Comments
Shameful - if H1B status was going to be an issue a long-established medical center should have been able to see it coming. Sponsor or subsidize her stay here, RWJ!
Absurd! If the tables were turned and a physician terminated a contract with no prior notice nor real reason, there would be consequences.
Because Rutgers did not inform her with adequate time to adjust her living, I believe she should be reinstated, or Rutgers pay for her living and travel expenses.
This is not only unprofessional and unfair, is also discourages many brilliant international applicants to apply for Rutgers' residency programs.
It is a shame that a qualified doctor can work at Rutgers because of a visa issue. This is not the first time Rutgers has lost quality doctors becuase of visa issues.
This is a petition to reinstate Dr. Alamgir. Rutgers did not provide clear instructions and Dr. Alamgir will likely enrich our institution as she was selected by Rutgers faculty. This is an unacceptable breach of contract.
So far this comment has been deleted by Juanita Howard: 3 times. While I am sympathetic to Alamgir’s situation, I would like to bring attention to the fact that in order to apply to a residency position at Robert Wood Johnson, the policy clearly states that, “A graduate of a foreign medical school must … be either a US citizen, US permanent resident or holder of a J-1 exchange visa issued by the ECFMG.” This policy can be found at http://rwjms.rutgers.edu/education/gme/housestaff.html Despite what The Rutgers Global International Faculty, Scholar and Student Adviser stated regarding her H-1B visa, the GME office policy is very clear. If I was in Dr. Alamgir’s position, I would have worked very hard to reconcile any documentation permitting me to work under an H-1B visa and the GME policy regarding J-1 visas. Especially considering that with a J-1 visa, after her residency, she would be required to return to her home country for 2 years. Also does it not strike any of the other residents and fellows as odd, that Dr. Alamgir “turned down other programs to take a job with Rutgers”? Was her residency position offered outside of the Match? Did she scramble into this position? I wish I was afforded the opportunity to choose where I did my residency instead of having to go through the Match. If Dr. Alamgir truly wants to work under a H-1B visa, instead of a J-1 (which would allow her to stay in the United States after her residency to practice dermatology, instead of having to return to her home country for 2 years), she could break her lease agreement with her landlord (likely lose her security deposit and maybe pay a penalty), and find another residency program that will allow her to work under an H-1B visa; it may not be dermatology, but hey, at least you get to stay in the United States. Also I would like to point out that, at least on my pay stub I have $43.43 automatically deducted from my biweekly paycheck. That is $1,042.32 per year. Over
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Shameful - if H1B status was going to be an issue a long-established medical center should have been able to see it coming. Sponsor or subsidize her stay here, RWJ!