Iowa J-1 Visa Waiver Program

About this program

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, through the Iowa Primary Care Office and State Office of Rural Health Program, offers Conrad 30 J-1 visa waivers to foreign physicians who commit to practicing for three years in underserved Iowa communities. The waiver enables eligible physicians to remain in the United States and addresses shortages in rural and underserved areas. Eligible specialties include primary care, mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and other specialty care, with priority given to primary and mental health providers serving shortage-designated areas. Applications are accepted annually from the first Tuesday in September through the last Friday in October; this listing is inactive, so applicants should consult the program website for current status and requirements.