The Conrad State 30 program is based on employment in an underserved area for a period of three years...

Based on a showing that a US citizen/permanent resident spouse/child will suffer exceptional hardship...

Based on a showing that the J1 visa holder will suffer from persecution by returning home...

Additional waiver routes for physicians willing to practice in medically underserved regions....

Based on employment with the Veterans Administration for a period of three years...

Not applicable to physicians in training programs, but available to certain other J1 visa holders...

When you are unsure if you are subject to the two-year home residency requirement...

Check on your waiver status. You'll be taken to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web site...