Maine J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Nicole Breton
207.287.5524
nicole.breton@maine.gov
The Maine J-1 Visa Waiver Program offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Maine, waiving the foreign medical residency requirement and allowing them to remain in the United States. The program is intended to provide physician services in areas that typically have difficulty attracting and retaining physicians.
Primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and sub-specialty trained physicians are eligible to apply for a State-30 J-1 waiver.
This is an incentive program that offers foreign physicians a visa waiver, allowing them to work in the U.S.
Links to additional guidance and application instructions are available on the program website.
An electronic form will open to facilities in the first week of October. Applications are accepted until all slots are filled; however, slots typically fill up quickly.
After review, successful applicants will be invited to send 2 complete copies of the application package within 3 days of notification. Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
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