April 2021 - Conrad 30 - J-1 Waiver Updates - Physician Immigration

Based on responses from the Conrad 30 program offices, to date, here is a real-time look at where physician candidates may be best placed for J-1 Waiver petitions.  Keep in mind that this list is dynamic and may fluctuate and that each Conrad 30 program may have other requirements regarding specialty, primary care, etc., which the following numerical list does not break down.  The numbers specify remaining slots as of the date listed behind each state.  "NR" indicates not reported. "PC" indicates primary care. "SS" indicates sub specialty. "Flex" is an available designation in certain states that allow for assignments in areas not designated as HPSA/MUA/MUP.

Alabama - 8 (Current as of 3/31/2021)

Alaska - 29 (Current as of 3/30/2021)

Arizona - Full until next cycle in October 2021

Arkansas - Full until next cycle in October 2021

California - 19 received (Current as of 3/30/2021)

Colorado - 25; 8 flex (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Connecticut - Full until next cycle in October 2021

Delaware - 17 (Current as of 3/1/2021)

District of Columbia -28 Open, 9 Flex (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Florida - Full until next cycle in October 2021

Georgia - Full until next cycle in August 2021

Hawaii - 27 (Current as of 3/3/2021)

Idaho - 30 (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Illinois - 1 Available (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Indiana - Full until next cycle in October 2021

Iowa - Full until next cycle in October 2021

Kansas - 8; remainder on rolling approval (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Kentucky - Full until next cycle in October 2021

Louisiana - 18 (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Maine - Full until next cycle in October 2021

Maryland - Full until next cycle in October 2021

Massachusetts - Deadline Dec 31; only received 9 applications (Current as of 12/28/2020)

Michigan -  Full until next cycle in October 2021

Minnesota - Full until next cycle in October 2021

Mississippi - 29 (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Missouri - Full until next cycle in October 2021

Montana - 7 available; 0 Flex (Current as of 3/12/2021)

Nebraska - 14 (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Nevada - 20 Total; 8 Flex (Current as of 3/1/2021)

New Hampshire - 15 Designated; 2 Flex (Current as of 3/1/2021)

New Jersey - 21 (Current as of 3/1/2021)

New Mexico - 6 (Current as of 3/31/2021)

New York - Closed and reviewing; decisions likely in March (Current as of 12/22/2020)

North Carolina - 14 PC only (Current as of 3/1/2021)

North Dakota - 4 Flex; 19 HPSA (Current as of 1/28/2021)

Ohio - 30 (not commenced) (priority on addiction treatment) (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Oklahoma - 1 (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Oregon - 13 (Current as of 1/29/2021)

Pennsylvania - Full until next cycle, October 202

Rhode Island - Full until next cycle, October 2021

South Carolina - Full until next cycle, October 2021

South Dakota - 20 (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Tennessee - 19 (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Texas - Full until next cycle, October 2021

Utah - 27 (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Vermont - 29 (Current as of 12/22/2020)

Virginia - Full until next cycle, October 2021

Washington - 14, with 7 pending review (Current as of 3/1/2021)

Washington D. C. (See "District of Columbia")

West Virginia - Full until next cycle in October 2021

Wisconsin - 1 HPSA (Current as of 3/2/2021)

Wyoming - 29 (Current as of 3/1/2021)

While there are other J-1 Waiver programs, including Delta Regional and Appalachian Regional, Conrad 30 programs remain the most frequently used program for those needing J-1 Waivers. Also, there are some benefits if the facility is a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center).

Timing is everything and having the application prepared and evaluated thoroughly from the beginning will prevent delays and improve your chances of receiving the recommendation of a state program.