The DO

A DO’s guide to navigating the visa process when applying to residency

By The DO Staff

11.24.25

To most, Match Day is a rewarding time. It marks the culmination of years of effort and immense hard work. Unfortunately, if you are a foreign student (i.e., non-green card holding, non-U.S. citizen), Match is not the end of the road for you. Following the Match, you will likely begin the process of applying for a visa that will allow you to stay in the U.S. while you complete your residency training.