Physician IGA Waiver
An individual who obtained a J-1 Visa for purposes of participating in a Graduate Medical Education or Training Program can apply for a waiver based on the request of a designated State Public Health Department or its equivalent. This process is commonly referred to as the Conrad State 30 Program. There are a number of requirements, including that the physician agrees to be employed full-time in H-1B nonimmigrant status at a health care facility located in an area designated by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), Medically Underserved Area (MUA), or Medically Underserved Population (MUP). Employment must be commenced at the health care facility within 90 days of receipt of the Waiver. Leavy, Frank & Delaney have worked with numerous State Health Agencies to process these waiver applications and welcome the opportunity to discuss the specifics of your case.
An individual who obtained a J-1 Visa for purposes of participating in a Graduate Medical Education or Training Program can apply for a waiver based on the request of a designated State Public Health Department or its equivalent. This process is commonly referred to as the Conrad State 30 Program. There are a number of requirements, including that the physician agrees to be employed full-time in H-1B nonimmigrant status at a health care facility located in an area designated by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), Medically Underserved Area (MUA), or Medically Underserved Population (MUP). Employment must be commenced at the health care facility within 90 days of receipt of the Waiver. Leavy, Frank & Delaney have worked with numerous State Health Agencies to process these waiver applications and welcome the opportunity to discuss the specifics of your case.