Key Information

Key Information

View the 2024 welcome webinar for incoming PGY-1 international trainees.

Detailed information can be found in the Handbook for International Physicians & Scientists.

Visa information

Get information on what is and isn't supported by Cleveland Clinic.

Maintaining status

Find out how you can maintain status while you're in the U.S.

Visas for dependents

Get information on visas for dependents, including information on academic studies and volunteer work.

International travel

Find out what you need to do and when before you embark on international travel.

Moonlighting

Find out what the regulations are for moonlighting based on your status.

Income taxes

Get answers to frequently asked questions about U.S. income tax.

Social Security and driver's license

Find out how to apply for a Social Security number and a driver's license.

Our Team

Our Team

Janice M. Bianco, MA
Director, Visa and Immigration Services; Responsible Officer, Exchange Visitor Program
biancoj@ccf.org
216.445.7681 or 216.618.0528

  • Prepares H-1B, O-1A petitions for trainees and staff.
  • Liaison with Government agencies.
  • Manages CC Exchange Visitor Program.
  • Assists Professional Staff Affairs in coordinating J-1 Physician Waivers.
  • Advises trainees, staff, Human Resources and Law Department regarding visas.
  • Liaison with immigration attorneys for preparation of permanent resident petitions.
  • Notary.

Diler Bolgi
Exchange Visitor Program Manager, Visa and Immigration Services
bolgid@ccf.org
216.399.0850

  • Processes J-1 applications for researchers in SEVIS and clinical trainees in EVNet (ECFMG database).
  • Provides information and advice to programs and trainees regarding J-1 regulations.
  • Liaison with LRI Research and Education Training Center and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) regarding J-1 Exchange Visitors.

Mary Katherine Curry
Assistant Director, Visa and Immigration Services; Alternate Responsible Officer, Exchange Visitor Program
currym@ccf.org
216.444.9985 or 216.905.8934

  • Lead advisor for Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)-sponsored J-1 clinical trainees.
  • Assists in management of team functions.
  • Prepares H-1B petitions for research and clinical trainees.
  • Assists in management of Exchange Visitor Program (research).
  • Advises trainees, program coordinators/directors and LRI administrators.