Immigration Services > J-1 Waivers

In order to qualify for a J-1 Waiver through any program (except via VA hospitals), the general rule is that the intended practice site be located in a federally designated shortage area, meaning a Mental Health or Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or a federally designated Medically Underserved Area (MUA) or Medically Underserved Population (MUP). There are some exceptions to this rule depending on the State Department of Health.

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