What is the Texas
Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program?
The Texas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program administers the
Conrad 30 Waiver Program for Texas. The Conrad 30 Waiver Program allows each state’s department of health to recommend up to 30 international medical graduates (IMGs) each year for a waiver of the J-1 visa requirement to return to the IMG’s home country for two years. In order to receive the waiver, IMGs
must serve in designated health professional shortage areas (HPSAs), medically underserved areas (MUAs), or medically underserved populations (MUPs) for three years. The program in Texas further restricts which HPSAs, MUAs, and MUPs are eligible. Please read the program policy in
Texas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Policy Manual for more information about eligible areas and how the Texas program prioritizes applications. We have updated eligibility criteria and our prioritization policy, which is updated annually
How do I apply to the
Texas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program?
Please read the
Texas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Policy Manual for instructions. This manual describes the application process and provides a checklist of items to include in your application.
When can I apply to
the Texas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program?
You can apply during the annual application cycle. The next application cycle is in September 2022 for FFY 2023. The program is full for FFY 2022.
How much does it cost
to apply to the Texas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program?
The application fee for FFY 2022 is $3000.
Where can I work?
Please read the
Texas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Policy Manual for information on which areas are eligible, as not all HPSAs and MUAs are eligible. We have updated the eligibility criteria in FFY 2021, including criteria for MUAs. No MUPs are eligible. You may
contact our office to verify a specific location. The following links provide listings of federally designated HPSAs and MUAs:
HPSAs:
https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/shortage-area/hpsa-find
MUAs:
https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/shortage-area/mua-find
You may also find the federal Health Resources and Services Administration’s
Health Workforce Connector to be a useful resource as you consider potential positions.
Are there other J-1
visa waiver programs?
Yes, another option for physicians seeking to practice in Texas is the federal
Department of Health and Human Services J-1 Waiver Program.
How do I request a
National Interest Waiver letter?
Please email your request to
Conrad30@dshs.texas.gov. Please include the following items in your email:
- Physician’s full name
- Practice name
- Practice address
- Practice county
- Physician’s specialty
- Date J-1 visa waiver was approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (if applicable)
- Date the physician began or will begin service to the area
- Name and address to whom you would like the letter addressed
How do I contact the
Texas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program?
You may email us at
Conrad30@dshs.texas.gov.
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