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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 1 - INTRODUCTION › Rule 15-9-95-1.1.4 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 1 - INTRODUCTION › Rule 15-9-95-1.1.5

Current through June 25, 2024
An Employer/Medical Facility eligible to recruit and hire
						J-1 Visa physicians through the program must be a facility that meets one of
						the following criteria:
a. A public
					 health facility, an ambulatory medical facility, a community health center, a
					 community mental health center; or
b. A hospital or state mental
					 hospital.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.2 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Waiver requests must be submitted by the employer or the
						employer's representative. All employment contracts must be between the
						sponsoring employer and the J-1 Visa physician.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility or practice where the J-1 physician will
						work must have been operational at least six months at the time the waiver
						request is submitted. Evidence should include the business license and
						occupancy permit, facility address, fax and telephone numbers, staffing list.
						Exceptions may be considered.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility or practice must accept all patients
						regardless of ability to pay. The sponsoring entity must agree to provide
						services to individuals without discriminating against them because (a) they
						are unable to pay for those services and/or (b) payment for those health
						services will be made under Medicare and Medicaid. The sponsor may charge no
						more than the usual and customary rate prevailing in the HPSA in which services
						are provided.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.6

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility must have a schedule of discounts or an
						adopted sliding fee scale. Charges must be discounted for persons at or below
						200 percent of poverty level. If the person is unable to pay the charge, such
						person shall be charged at a reduced rate in accordance with an adopted and
						utilized policy or not charged at all.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.7

Current through June 25, 2024
The J-1 Visa physician must accept assignment under
						Section 1842 (b)(3)(ii) of the Social Security Act as full payment for all
						services for which payment may be made under Part B of Title XVIII of such act
						(Medicare).
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The J-1 Visa physician must enter into an appropriate
						agreement with the Mississippi state agency which administers the state plan
						for medical assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicaid) to
						provide services to individuals entitled to medical assistance under the
						plan.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.9

Current through June 25, 2024
The employer must make known to the HPSA community that
						the J-1 physician will comply with the terms and conditions stated in the
						Guidelines by posting a notice in a conspicuous place in the waiting area of
						the practice stating that all patients will be seen regardless of their ability
						to pay.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.10 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.11

Current through June 25, 2024
The physician must not have been "out of status" (as
						defined by the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the United States
						Department of Justice) for more than 180 days since receiving a visa under
						8 USC
						1182(j) of the Immigration
						and Nationality Act, as amended. The physician shall provide the FCC all copies
						of his or her Certificates of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status
						forms and every other document needed to verify status, including a copy of the
						federal J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application. The name of the foreign
						trained provider must be provided during the ARC 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Application
						process in order to remain compliant with this requirement.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.12

Current through June 25, 2024
A statement in writing is required indicating that the
						home government has no objection to the waiver if the physician's medical
						education or training has been funded by the government of the graduate's home
						country. He or she should obtain this statement from the physician's embassy in
						Washington or home country. The "No Objection" statements for these physicians
						should contain the following or similar language: "Pursuant to
						Public Law
						103-416, the government of (Country) has no
						objection if (name and address of the foreign medical graduate) does not return
						to (Country) to satisfy the two-year foreign residence requirement of 212(e) of
						the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)."
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.13

Current through June 25, 2024
The J-1 physician and his/her employer must, on
						commencement of practice and annually thereafter through the contract period,
						verify the physician's practice site address and field of practice. The
						reporting can be submitted on the "J-1 Visa Physician Verification of
						Employment Form" contained in this application packet. The first report must be
						submitted within 30 days. For population based HPSAs, documentation that the
						population the foreign physician was placed there to serve was indeed served
						must be submitted. The final report must indicate whether the J-1 physician
						intends to remain in the shortage area to practice. Failure to submit accurate
						reports in a timely manner that complies with the Mississippi J-1 Visa Waiver
						Guidelines will jeopardize future recommendations for J-1 Visa physician
						placements. These verification forms will be shared with the
						ARC.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.14

Current through June 25, 2024
The J-1 Visa Waiver physician must remain in employment
						for a total of not less than three (3) years, at the site(s) listed in the ARC
						J-1 Visa Waiver Application and for which the waiver is approved, unless the
						physician petitions the United States Citizen and Immigration Services for
						early termination of the 3-year period because the practice site closes or due
						to extenuating circumstances.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.15 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL GUIDELINES › Rule 15-9-95-1.2.16 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT › Rule 15-9-95-1.3.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The J-1 physician is responsible for locating and
						negotiating a contract for a minimum of three (3) years and preferably four (4)
						years (unless the service requirement is amended) to provide care a minimum of
						40 hours per week, as a primary care physician or psychiatrist in a federally
						designated HPSA in Mississippi. The 40 hours must be performed during normal
						office hours, or hours which best suit the needs of the community and may not
						be performed in less than four (4) days a week. A weekly schedule must be
						included in all waiver requests. It is recommended that each party have its own
						legal representation in preparation of the contract.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT › Rule 15-9-95-1.3.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The J-1 physician must be board eligible in his/her field
						of practice and eligible for Mississippi licensure.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT › Rule 15-9-95-1.3.3

Current through June 25, 2024
By regulation (Immigration and Nationality Act, as
						amended, section 214(k)(1) [
						8U.S.C. §
												1184(k)(1) ]), the J-1
						physician must commence practice within 90 days of receiving a
						waiver.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT › Rule 15-9-95-1.3.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The J-1 Visa physician must agree in writing that he or
						she will begin employment within 90 days of receiving a waiver; and a statement
						from the J-1 Visa physician regarding planned commitment to the community
						should be provided.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT › Rule 15-9-95-1.3.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The ARC will be notified if a J-1 physician is found not
						to have reported or not be practicing medicine a minimum of 40 hours per week
						in the location for which the recommendation was made.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT › Rule 15-9-95-1.3.6

Current through June 25, 2024
MSDH must be notified when the J-1 physician does not
						report for duty.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT › Rule 15-9-95-1.3.7

Current through June 25, 2024
The employer and/or J-1 physician must notify MSDH of
						breach or termination of contract.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT › Rule 15-9-95-1.3.8

Current through June 25, 2024
For the statutorily required period there can be no
						changes to the contract that would result in the J-1 physician leaving the
						agreed-upon site and no longer treating the patients he/she has agreed to treat
						in the manner agreed upon, unless the physician has petitioned the United
						States Citizen and Immigration Services.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT › Rule 15-9-95-1.3.9

Current through June 25, 2024
The contract should not state commencement or expiration
						dates. It is a tentative contract based on the application being approved
						through ARC, U.S. Department of State and INS.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT › Rule 15-9-95-1.3.10

Current through June 25, 2024
A non-competition clause or any provision that purports
						to limit the J-1 physician's ability to remain in the area upon completion of
						the contract term is prohibited by regulation.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT › Rule 15-9-95-1.3.11

Current through June 25, 2024
The contract must include a liquidation damages clause as
						required by the ARC. Specific wording to be included in the contract is
						included in this packet. However, any clauses that would require the J-1
						physician to pay a sum to the employer for experience gained on the job or for
						the J-1 physician remaining in the area after the contract has ended are not
						allowed.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT › Rule 15-9-95-1.3.12

Current through June 25, 2024
Include in all employment contracts the following
						information:
1. guaranteed 3-year base
					 salary
2. benefits
3. Insurance
4. field of practice, practice site name and
					 address for 40 hours for at least 4 days per week, not including travel and
					 on-call time; days and hours on site if multiple sites.
5. leave (annual, sick, continuing medical
					 education, holidays)
6.
					 commencement date begins within 90 days of receipt of J-1 visa waiver
7. statement that amendments shall adhere to
					 ARC and Federal J-1 visa waiver requirements
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 4 - RECRUITMENT › Rule 15-9-95-1.4.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The medical facility must provide evidence that other
						avenues, regionally and nationally, to secure a physician not bound by the
						2-year home residence requirement have been undertaken over a period of at
						least three (3) months. The recruitment must have occurred prior to sub Mission
						of the ARC 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Application.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 4 - RECRUITMENT › Rule 15-9-95-1.4.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Recruitment efforts must have regional and national
						reach. Recruitment information must state the position available and the
						practice site location.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 4 - RECRUITMENT › Rule 15-9-95-1.4.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Ads run at the time of or after sub Mission of the ARC 30
						J-1 Visa Waiver Application are not usable.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 4 - RECRUITMENT › Rule 15-9-95-1.4.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Documentation of recruitment efforts may include:
1. Copies of the regional and national print
					 advertising ads (copies of ads must show publication date).
2. Online ads (must show the date the ad was
					 online).
3. Copies of certified
					 letters to medical schools.
4.
					 Other forms of recruitment documentation will be reviewed to determine if
					 information for the specific position required in the Mississippi ARC State 30
					 J-1 Visa Waiver Application is clearly identified and to determine if
					 sufficient date information is available to verify three (3) months of
					 recruitment effort.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 4 - RECRUITMENT › Rule 15-9-95-1.4.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The sponsoring health care facility is required to
						publish a legal notice in their local newspaper of general circulation in
						accordance with the following format. The Proof of Publication of this notice
						must be submitted with the ARC 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Application.
1. (Name of J-1 sponsoring facility and
					 complete mailing address) is requesting that the Mississippi State Department
					 of Health support a J-1 Visa waiver of the two- year foreign residency
					 requirement of (physician discipline) in exchange for (Primary Care or
					 Specialty Care) health services to (name of underserved area), an underserved
					 area of the state, if approved by the U.S. Department of State.
2. Letters of support or opposition can be
					 sent to Director, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, Mississippi State
					 Department of Health, P.O. Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215-1700. Any interested
					 party has 21 calendar days from the date of this publication to submit
					 letters.
3. Copies of letters may
					 be obtained from the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care at the Mississippi
					 State Department of Health.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 4 - RECRUITMENT › Rule 15-9-95-1.4.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Priority hire must be given to physicians other than J-1
						physicians (presumably H-1Bs) who apply for the waiver job and are qualified.
						The employer must show that hiring a J-1 physician is a last
						resort.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 5 - PROHIBITIONS › Rule 15-9-95-1.5.1

Current through June 25, 2024
MSDH will not consider recommendations when the
						provisions of Subchapter 2 have not been met and under the following
						circumstances:
1. Preliminary
					 determinations over the telephone prior to final review of the ARC 30 J-1 Visa
					 Waiver Application being completed.
2. The medical facility is not located in an
					 Appalachian Regional Commission County.
3. Medical facilities located in those
					 counties which are a part of the Appalachian Regional Commission who are not
					 recruiting primary care physicians.
4. More than two (2) ARC 30 J-1 Visa Waiver
					 Applications per employer each federal fiscal year. Exceptional circumstances
					 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis (depending on the number of remaining
					 waivers and unmet needs in community and state).
5. Requests for a J-1 physician whose last
					 Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor status has expired more than
					 210 days prior to the time the ARC 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Application request is
					 submitted.
6. Requests from an
					 employer who is a former J-1 physician currently fulfilling his/her required
					 3-year obligation.
7. A waiver for
					 a relative or acquaintance of the employer.
8. A J-1 physician showing signs of active
					 tuberculosis without a MSDH approved plan for treatment and an approved
					 provision for payment of testing, treatment, and follow-up.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 5 - PROHIBITIONS › Rule 15-9-95-1.5.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Requests from an employer who is a former J-1 physician
						currently fulfilling his/her required 3-year obligation.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 5 - PROHIBITIONS › Rule 15-9-95-1.5.3

Current through June 25, 2024
A waiver for a relative or acquaintance of the
						employer.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 5 - PROHIBITIONS › Rule 15-9-95-1.5.4 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 6 - TRANSFERS › Rule 15-9-95-1.6.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The J-1 Visa waiver physician must remain in employment
						for a total of not less than three (3) years, at the site(s) listed in the
						Mississippi ARC J-1 Visa Waiver Application and for which the waiver is
						approved, unless the physician petitions the United States Citizen and
						Immigration Services for early termination of the 3- year period because the
						practice site closes or due to extenuating circumstances.
1. The J-1 Visa Waiver physician must notify
					 the MSDH in writing as soon as possible of their intent to petition the United
					 States Citizen and Immigration Services for early termination of the 3-year
					 period because the practice site closes or due to extenuating
					 circumstances.
2. To work at
					 another facility the J-1 Visa Waiver physician must amend or file a new H-1B
					 petition with the United States Citizen and Immigration Services.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 6 - TRANSFERS › Rule 15-9-95-1.6.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The J-1 physician retains sole responsibility for
						notifying their current employer of the intent to petition the United States
						Citizen and Immigration Services for early termination of the 3-year period,
						and payment of any financial penalty caused by a breach of
						contract.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 7 - FOREIGN PHYSICIANS RELEASED DUE TO TERMINATION, MUTUAL RELEASE, OR DEATH › Rule 15-9-95-1.7.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Office and Primary care must be informed
						in writing by the sponsoring employer of the following circumstances:
1. the sponsoring employer determines that
					 there is reasonable cause to terminate the employment contract of a foreign
					 provider;
2. the employer and
					 foreign provider mutually agree to the release from employment;
3. there are no funds to reimburse the
					 foreign provider for their services; or
4. there is a loss due to the death of the
					 foreign provider.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 7 - FOREIGN PHYSICIANS RELEASED DUE TO TERMINATION, MUTUAL RELEASE, OR DEATH › Rule 15-9-95-1.7.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
						will assist, in a limited way, the sponsoring employer and foreign physician in
						resolving termination disputes. However, the Mississippi Office of Rural Health
						and Primary Care will assume no position in the dispute.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 7 - FOREIGN PHYSICIANS RELEASED DUE TO TERMINATION, MUTUAL RELEASE, OR DEATH › Rule 15-9-95-1.7.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
						will assist, in a limited way, the foreign provider in securing another
						position in the state.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 7 - FOREIGN PHYSICIANS RELEASED DUE TO TERMINATION, MUTUAL RELEASE, OR DEATH › Rule 15-9-95-1.7.4

Current through June 25, 2024
J-1 Visa Waiver physicians who are released from the
						sponsoring medical facility prior to the completion of the federally required
						three (3) year full-time service obligation must amend or file a new H-1B
						petition with the United States Citizen and Immigration Services to complete
						the service obligation at another facility.
The J-1 Visa Waiver physician must notify the MSDH that
						he/she is petitioning.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Please refer to the Mississippi State Department of
						Health National Interest Waiver Guidelines for the requirements for
						consideration of a support letter for a NIW application.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.2 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.3 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.4 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.5 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.6 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.7 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.8 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.9 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.10 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.11 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.12 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.13 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.14 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.15 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.16 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Subchapter 8 - NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW) LETTER REQUESTS › Rule 15-9-95-1.8.17 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE MissISSIPPI J-1 VISA WAIVER PROGRAM › Rule 15-9-95-2.1.1 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
					 Ann, §
											41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE MissISSIPPI J-1 VISA WAIVER PROGRAM › Rule 15-9-95-2.1.2 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
					 Ann, §
											41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 95 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION "ARC" J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 2 - CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE MissISSIPPI J-1 VISA WAIVER PROGRAM › Rule 15-9-95-2.1.3 - RESERVED

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss Code
					 Ann, §
											41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 96 - MISSISSIPPI CONRAD STATE 30 J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI CONRAD STATE 30 J-1 VISA WAIVER PROGRAM GUIDELINES › Subchapter 1 - INTRODUCTION › Rule 15-9-96-1.1.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is
						committed to assuring that all Mississippi residents have access to quality,
						affordable health care. The Office of the State Health Officer maintains the
						responsibility within the state of recommending and processing, through its
						Mississippi Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, J-1 Visa waiver requests
						for the United States Information Agency's (USIA) "Conrad State 30
						Program".
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 96 - MISSISSIPPI CONRAD STATE 30 J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI CONRAD STATE 30 J-1 VISA WAIVER PROGRAM GUIDELINES › Subchapter 1 - INTRODUCTION › Rule 15-9-96-1.1.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The primary purpose of the Mississippi J-1 Visa Waiver
						Program through the "Conrad State 30 Program" is to improve access to primary
						health care in physician shortage areas in Mississippi and secondarily, to
						needed specialty care, by sponsoring physicians holding J-1
						Visas.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 96 - MISSISSIPPI CONRAD STATE 30 J-1 VISA WAIVER GUIDELINES › Chapter 1 - MISSISSIPPI CONRAD STATE 30 J-1 VISA WAIVER PROGRAM GUIDELINES › Subchapter 1 - INTRODUCTION › Rule 15-9-96-1.1.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Health care facilities/sites interested in employing J-1
						Visa Waiver physicians must submit a complete Mississippi Conrad State 30 J-1
						Visa Waiver Application to the Mississippi Office of Rural Health and Primary
						Care to determine if the proposed J-1 physician placement will qualify for the
						Program.
Miss Code
						Ann, §
												41-3-17