Exchange Visitor Program
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Exchange Visitor Program accepts applications to request waiver of the two-year foreign residency requirement.
All applications for waiver of the J-1 visa relating to research are reviewed by the HHS' Exchange Visitor Waiver Review Board.
For further information, please contact Joyce E. Jones, Executive Secretary of the Board, at (202) 690-0696.
Physicians with J-1 visas must agree to deliver health care services for three years in mental health or primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
For further information, please contact Michael K. Berry at (301) 443-4154.
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Please be certain to carefully follow the Step by Step Instructions for Preparing a Waiver Application.
For additional information, see Frequently Asked Questions.
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Completed applications should be submitted to one of the following addresses:
Supplement A - Research
Joyce E. Jones, Executive Secretary
Exchange Visitor Waiver Review Board
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 639-H
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Phone: (202) 690-0696
Supplement B - Clinical Care
Michael K. Berry
Bureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service
Health Resources and Services Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
Parklawn Building, Room 8-15
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: (301) 443-4154
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Last revised: April 22, 2009
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