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J-1 Visa Waiver Program

State J-1 visa waiver enabling foreign-national physicians to remain in the US in exchange for a 3-year service commitment at an underserved South Dakota facility.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

Foreign national physicians on J-1 visas. Employing facility must be in a federally designated shortage area in South Dakota and must have made a qualifying employment offer. Non-refundable $200 application fee.

Requirements

  • Physician must be on a J-1 visa
  • Employing facility must be in a federally designated shortage area
  • Facility must have made an employment offer to the physician