Exchange Visitor ProgramTopics on this page: Overview 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. Supplement A - Research 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) 690-6174. Supplement B - Clinical Care 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. top of the page Waiver Application Form and Supplement Instructions The following items are required for the applications. Please be certain to carefully follow the instructions on the supplementary information sheet. - A case number obtained from the U.S. Department of State.
- Form HHS 426 – Application for Waiver of the Two-Year Foreign Residence Requirement of the Exchange Visitor Program (DOC - 41KB) (PDF - 29KB)
- Supplement instructions:
- Supplement A – Research (DOC - 33KB) (PDF - 22KB)
- Supplement B – Clinical Care (DOC - 41KB) (PDF - 28KB) (See also Requirements for Waiver for Clinical Care)
For additional information, see Frequently Asked Questions. NOTE: Documents in DOC format require Microsoft Word® or Microsoft Word Viewer®. If you experience problems with DOC documents, please download Word Viewer 2003®. Contact Information 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) 690-6174 Supplement B - Clinical Care Michael K. Berry Bureau of Health Professions Health Resources and Services Administration Department of Health and Human Services Parklawn Building, Room 8A-55 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 Phone: (301) 443-4154 top of the page
Last revised: March 20, 2008 |