All Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver spots have been filled. The next application cycle will begin on October 1, 2025.

Physicians in the United States holding a J-1 visa are required to return to their home country for two years after completing their graduate medical education. However, the Conrad 30 Waiver Program enables J-1 foreign medical graduates (FMGs) to apply for a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement after finishing the J-1 exchange visitor program.

The Arkansas J-1 Visa Waiver Program (Arkansas Program) is committed to improving access to quality, affordable health care for all Arkansans. Therefore, through the Conrad State 30 Program (Conrad Program), the Arkansas Program is prepared to consider recommending a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement on behalf of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) holding J-1 visas, provided certain conditions have been met. The Conrad Program allows each state public health department to request up to 30 waivers per year from the United States Department of State (DOS) within their established time period of October 1 through September 30.

To learn more about the Arkansas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Program, Physician Eligibility, and the Application Process, visit the Arkansas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Guidance Manual.

To Apply:

• Follow the procedures in the Arkansas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Guidance Manual
• Complete the Arkansas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Application and the International Medical Graduate Physician Affidavit and Agreement

Physician National Interest Waivers

To learn more about the Arkansas Physician National Interest Waiver (PNIW), visit the Arkansas Physician National Interest Waiver (PNIW) Guidance Manual

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