I want to be a medical laboratory scientist, but I'm a foreigner.

[Suhsuh]

I'm a 17-year-old student from South Korea, and I'm interested in becoming a medical laboratory scientist in the U.S. I'm currently deciding between studying nursing or medical laboratory science at university. I've heard that many Korean nurses immigrate to the U.S., but there isn't much information about medical laboratory scientists doing the same. Could someone tell me which career would be better for working in the U.S.? Also, is it possible to become a medical laboratory scientist in the U.S. with a degree and license obtained in Korea?

 

 

[FullGlass, BSN, MSN, NP]

I don't know anything about being a laboratory scientist.

If you want to immigrate to the U.S., then research which profession is most needed in the U.S.  We definitely need more nurses, and nurses are immigrating here from all over the world.   Employers will sponsor them for H1B visa.

You can do some internet research on the demand for lab scientists - does the U.S. have a shortage?  If not, then that would not be the best choice for immigration.

Good luck.