Did you know that in 2022 more than 23 thousand Brazilians realized their dream of getting a green card? The number of Brazilians residing legally in the USA keeps growing.
Seeking safety, comfort, and a good quality of life, these immigrants are skilled professionals who have made their careers a passport to America.
And dentistry is not left out: a career that has excellent remuneration in the United States, with an annual salary that can exceed two hundred thousand dollars per professional.
Shortage of dentists in the United States
According to the ADA (American Dental Association), there are approximately 200,000 dentists in the United States - resulting in a figure of 60.77 dentists per 100,000 population.
By way of comparison, there are 395 thousand dentists working in Brazil, which makes our country the number 1 in dentistry worldwide.
Not only the number of dentists in Brazil draws attention, but also the quality of Brazilian dentistry: according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), the University of São Paulo (USP) has the best dental school in the world.
USP appears even ahead of the prestigious Harvard University (USA), and the also Brazilian UNESP and UNICAMP appear as the 4th and 5th best dental schools in the world.
The quality of Brazilian dentistry is recognized around the world, and your resume can be your passport to a green card in the EB-2 category.
Earn up to 10x more as a dentist in the USA
While the average remuneration of a dentist in Brazil, according to Glassdoor, is 60 thousand reais per year, in the United States, also according to Glassdoor, it is 246 thousand dollars per year. Transforming this value to reais, a dentist in the United States earns an average of 1 million reais per year.
And, in addition to your salary as a dentist, you can still own or be a partner in your own dental practice in the United States - further increasing your compensation.
Cities and States with the Best Salaries
Check out locations with excellent annual salaries for dentists:
- Dallas (Texas): US $257,338.
- El Paso (Texas): US $252,316.
- Las Vegas (Nevada): US $246,521.
- Philadelphia (Pennsylvania): US $246,536
- Jacksonville (Florida): US $256,814.
How to validate your diploma in the USA
To practice as a dentist in the United States, you must pass the exams required by the State Board of Dentistry in the state you wish to work in.
Each state has different requirements, but it is certain that you will need to prove your English proficiency by taking the TOEFL exam, and your professional competence by taking the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE). This exam is required for any professional who intends to practice dentistry in the US, including American students.
Some states, such as Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, California, and Utah, also require passing the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) exam to obtain a professional license.
Finally, after passing the required tests, you must obtain a green card to practice dentistry in the United States.
Dentistry can be your Green Card!
If you want to live permanently in the USA, or are looking for better perspectives for your career, having a green card is an excellent choice to enhance your professional trajectory.
A Green Card gives you the facility to be able to work professionally in the United States (after obtaining your professional license) and earn in dollars, even if you work eventually in the USA and continue to live in Brazil. Furthermore, a Green Card is an open door for you to move permanently to a safer, more stable and prosperous life in the United States.
How do I know if I am eligible for a green card because I am a dentist?
EB-2 is the best way
If you are a dentist with more than five years experience you are likely to be eligible to apply for the EB-2 visa, which gives you the right to live and work in the US permanently.
To do this, you need to prove that you have a diploma in your field, experience, recognition in the field, or exceptional skills in your professional practice.
And the best thing: you don't need a previous job offer in the USA to try to get your green card through the EB-2 category.
Your Family in the USA
In this visa category, if you are approved, your spouse and children under 21 will also receive a green card, making your family adjustment in the USA the best possible
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