There is still time to obtain a J-1 waiver.   Many states such as California that normally receive a large number of J-1 waiver applications are far from reaching their quota:  California has only received eight applications, Washington has received 4 applications, but Texas does not have any availability for their Conrad ...

   The President has approved new legislation that extends the Conrad 30 program for five years.  This extension was critical to the survival of the Conrad 30 program. This legislation has three subsections. Section one simply highlights the dates that are to be amended.  Section two targets to expand the flexibility of the Conrad state 30 program and ...

California has updated its policy regarding whether or not their program will consider applications from specialist physicians.  Specialist physcians may apply for a J-1 Conrad 30 waiver until September 30, 2008. On September 3, 2008 Texas started to accept J-1 Waiver applications and as of September 4, 2008 Texas has 10 J-1 waiver slots available.

Primary care physicians, as defined by Federal Regulations, are physicians who practice internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, psychiatry, or family medicine.  Specialists may qualify for the Conrad 30 program depending upon the state's policy.  Pursuant to Public Law 108-441 of the United States 108th Congress, December 3, 2004: states do have the ...

Are Conrad 30 Waivers available for California this fiscal year (October 2007-September 2008)?  California, my home state, has availability for seven Conrad 30 positions this fiscal year.  The availability of Conrad 30 waivers this late in the fiscal year is unusual and does reflect the normal demand for California Conrad 30 waivers.  If ...

States are accepting Conrad 30 Waiver applications for fiscal year 2009 The deadline for many Conrad 30 waivers is approaching. For instance Texas will begin accepting Conrad 30 waiver applications on September 3, 2008, while California will accept applications on October 1, 2008. Only thirty (30) waivers may be granted per ...