Rural J-1 Visa Waiver – Funding & Opportunities
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Wyoming J-1 Conrad 30 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Wyoming, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Wyoming, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Wyoming
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming Office of Rural Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming Office of Rural Health
Arkansas J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Arkansas, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Arkansas, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Arkansas
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Arkansas Department of Health
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Arkansas Department of Health
Texas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for three years in an underserved area of Texas, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for three years in an underserved area of Texas, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Texas
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsors: Texas Health and Human Services, Texas Primary Care Office
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsors: Texas Health and Human Services, Texas Primary Care Office
Washington J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Washington, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Washington, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsors: Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsors: Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Office of Rural Health
Georgia Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Georgia, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Georgia, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia State Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia State Office of Rural Health
Louisiana Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Louisiana, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Louisiana, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Louisiana
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsor: Louisiana Department of Health
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsor: Louisiana Department of Health
New Hampshire J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an eligible area of New Hampshire, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an eligible area of New Hampshire, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: New Hampshire
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, New Hampshire Rural Health & Primary Care
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, New Hampshire Rural Health & Primary Care
Illinois J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Illinois, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Illinois, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Illinois Center for Rural Health
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Illinois Center for Rural Health
Virginia Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an eligible area of Virginia, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an eligible area of Virginia, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Application Deadline: Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Ohio J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Ohio, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Ohio, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Ohio
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Sponsor: Ohio Department of Health
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Sponsor: Ohio Department of Health