What is a J-1 Visa Waiver?
A J-1, or educational exchange visa, has the purpose of allowing foreign professionals to expand their education and training in the U.S. The Visa is active as long as the physician is in training with a maximum of 7 years, after which they must return to their home country. Physicians who want to remain in the U.S. after their training must apply for a visa waiver. One program is the Conrad 30 Program.
What is the Conrad 30 Program?
Every U. S. state manages a Conrad 30 Program. Each state may recommend up to 30 physicians to receive a waiver of the 2-year home residence requirement in exchange for a 3 year work commitment in an underserved area.
What are the waiver requirements?
The physician must enter into a 3-year contract to work in an underserved area or qualifying practice site. Non-designated requests are also considered.
The contract must state the physician will work 40 hours per work week at the qualifying site(s).
The physician must agree to begin employment within 90-days of receiving a waiver.
Physician must have a license or pending license to practice medicine in Michigan.
The Michigan Conrad 30 program designates priority to applications from primary care physicians (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology) and Psychiatrists working in an outpatient setting in a shortage area or with a Safety Net Provider.
When is the application period for the Michigan Conrad 30?
The season begins on June 1st when applications are available for request.
Completed packets will be accepted by the Michigan Health Council between September 1 and November 1, 2016.*
If all 30 slots are not filled during the initial application window, a second application window may be made available.
Determinations are announced by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services after the first of January.
Who can I contact for more information regarding the Michigan Conrad 30 Program?
Call us at 800-479-1666, email us at: [email protected], or learn more here.
*Completed application packets include one copy of the original application along with two (2) additional copies, a check for $1400 ($200 non-refundable application fee and $1200 processing fee), and should be mailed to the Michigan Conrad 30 Program at the following address: Michigan Conrad 30 Program Michigan Health Council 2410 Woodlake Drive Okemos, MI 48864
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