Conrad 30 (J-1 Visa) Waiver Program
Who Qualifies: Physicians who provide primary health care, mental health care, and specialty care who meet certain requirements. What you get: Recipients of a waiver agree to a full-time, 3-year service obligation in an underserved area of the state, as designated by the federal government. The program allows for 30 waiver spots per Federal Fiscal Year (October 1 – September 30), 10 of which are considered flex spots for physicians who agree to work in non-designated areas, yet still serve residents in underserved areas. When to apply: J-1 visa waiver requests are accepted annually in the fall. Refer to the J-1 Visa Waiver Program Guidance for more details about submitting a request. How to apply: Application guidance can be found on the Iowa Department of Public Health Rural Health and Primary Care web page. |
Comparison Table of State J-1 Visa Waiver Program, HHS J-1 Visa Waiver Program, and Physician National Interest Waiver Program |
Jan Pederson, an immigration attorney with extensive background and experience in the J-1 Visa Waiver process, provides an overview of the types of J-1 waivers available and the process of obtaining a waiver.
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J-1 Physician Immigration Law Talk with Jan Pederson
Physician National Interest Waiver Program
Who Qualifies: Primary Care Physicians (such as a general practitioner, family practice practitioner, general internist, pediatrician, obstetrician/gynecologist, or psychiatrist) or a specialty physician. What you get: Recipients of a waiver agree to work full-time in a clinical practice for an aggregate of 5 years either in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), Mental Health Professional Area (MHPSA – for psychiatrists only), a Medically Underserved Population (MUP), or a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) for the entire service obligation period. When to apply: Physician National Interest Waiver request packets are accepted anytime. How to apply: Application guidance can be found on the Iowa Department of Public Health Rural Health and Primary Care web page. |