Applications for both primary care and specialist positions are accepted from October 1 through December 31 each year.
- This page, Apply for the Conrad 30 / J-1 Visa Waiver Program , is offered by
- Bureau of Community Health and Prevention
- Department of Public Health
Apply for the Conrad 30 / J-1 Visa Waiver Program
The Conrad-30 / J-1 Visa Waiver Program supports employment requests for J-1 visa physicians in sites that have a history of serving the state’s medically underserved populations.
Contact for Apply for the Conrad 30 / J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Health Care Workforce Center
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How to apply Apply for the Conrad 30 / J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Submit the required application documents to the Massachusetts Health Care Workforce Center.
Required documents and forms are outlined in the Massachusetts Conrad 30 / J-1 Visa Waiver Program Policy.
- A checklist of the necessary items, and the order in which the packet should be compiled, is included as an appendix in the Massachusetts Conrad 30 / J-1 Visa Waiver Program Policy.
- Submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of the entire waiver request package to:
Silvia Banos-Aguayo, Health Care Workforce Center
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA. 02108
Next steps for Apply for the Conrad 30 / J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Application packet and support letter is sent to the U.S. Department of State
After a careful review and scoring of all application materials, DPH will make a decision on supporting a physician for a J-1 waiver.
- Applicants supported by DPH, will have their entire application packet, including the support letter, sent by DPH to the U.S. DOS. A copy of the support letter will also be sent to the J-1 physician, the employer, and the legal representative as appropriate.
- Once the application is sent to U.S. DOS, DPH will have no additional information regarding the status of a candidate unless a specific issue or question arises from the U.S. DOS.
- Candidates can check their status at the U.S. DOS.
- Physicians must also obtain an H-1B visa in order to begin employment. DPH plays no role in this part of the process.
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