On June 26, United States Supreme Court reinstated a portion of the Trump Administration’s “Travel Ban” that has been blocked in the federal appeals courts for several months. The ban on citizens of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen from entering the United States will now go into effect. The ban will be in… [Read More]
Video: H-3 or J-1 Visas for Intern Trainee
We want to hire an intern trainee, is the H-3 or the J-1 a better option? In this short video, attorney Russell Ford discusses the difference between an H-3 and J-1 visa for intern trainees. For more information about H-3 and J-1 Visas or other business immigration concerns, contact FordMurray attorneys here. Transcript for video:… [Read More]
Understanding the 2-Year Home Residency Requirement for J-1 Visa Holders
HHS changed guidelines in June 2020 to open up the federal J-1 waiver program to healthcare providers of all sizes. Unlike the Conrad Waiver program, HHS waivers do not carry a restrictive quota and timeline. HHS waivers present a more flexible option for qualifying hospitals that rely on foreign physician. Contact us for complimentary consultation if you’d like… [Read More]
Video: Webinar on Healthcare Employer’s Guide to J-1 Visa Waivers
Do you know how to secure a J-1 Visa Waiver for hiring a foreign physician? How long will the process take? What are the must-know timing considerations? This webinar is designed for healthcare employers who are interested in the Conrad 30 J-1 Visa program. When a foreign physician uses a J-1 Cultural Exchange Visa to… [Read More]
The Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver
This article explains the Conrad 30 Waiver in detail. For a detailed overview of healthcare immigration for foreign medical graduates or foreign medical students enrolled in U.S. medical training programs, click here. For a comprehensive look at healthcare immigration for Human Resource Leaders, click here. What is the Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program? Every year foreign… [Read More]
The Conrad 30 Waiver Program for J-1 Medical Doctors
The J-1 program is designed to bring in people who work in professions that are in-demand as part of an exchange program. Specifically, the program is for scientists, students, and most commonly, physicians. Once the terms of the initial J-1 visa have been completed, the nonimmigrant professional is expected to return to their country of… [Read More]
