Connecticut Conrad 30 J1 Visa Waiver Program FAQs

Connecticut Conrad 30 / J-1 Visa Waiver Program FAQ’s 1. Is there a fee to apply for the program? There is no fee to apply for the Conrad 30 / J-1 Visa Waiver Program in Connecticut. 2. Do I need to submit a “No Objection” letter? A “No Objection” letter from the applicants home country is only required if the home government of the applicant is funding the exchange program. 3. What is the timeline of the program? • The Connecticut DPH Conrad 30 / J-1 Visa Waiver program will begin accepting applications starting October 1 st, 2019. • In the event that the department receives thirty (30) or fewer applications by October 15 th, 2019; all complete submitted applications in that time may be forwarded and recommended to the director. This process will continue until April 1 st of 2020, or until the maximum number of applications permitted under federal law is reached. Also, in this event, any applications received after October 15 th will be evaluated on a firstcome, first-serve basis. • In the event that more than thirty (30) applications are received between October 1 st and October 15 th, the department will stop accepting applications at the end of business on October 15 th, 2019. These applications are then entered into a randomized selection system to be performed at a later date. 4. Who should I contact if I have questions or concerns? Ruonan Wang, Epidemiologist Director, Primary Care Office Public Health Systems Improvement Connecticut Department of Public Health 410 Capitol Avenue - MS # 13 PHSI Hartford, CT 06134 -0308 P: (860) 509 -8057 | F: -7160 Email: Ruonan. Wang@ct. gov 5. How do I find out if my facility is a HPSA area? • If you do not know the address of the facility; visit: https: //data. hrsa. gov/tools/shortage -area/hpsa-find • In the Search filters, Select Connecticut from the drop down list, if you know which county, you may also specify that. • If you have the address of a facility; visit: https: //data. hrsa. gov/tools/shortage-area/byaddress • Enter the Address and press search. Once the results are loaded, please print the webpage, and attach to your application. Public Health Systems Improvement Primary Care Office 8 -8 -19 1 Renée Coleman-Mitchell, MPH Commissioner

Connecticut Conrad 30 / J-1 Visa Waiver Program FAQ’s 6. Where and how do I submit my application? Applications can be submitted three ways: 1. In person: Connecticut Department of Public Health Systems Improvement 410 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06134 2. By mail: Connecticut Department of Public Health Systems Improvement 410 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06134 3. By email: Ruonan. Wang@ct. gov 7. Will the Department post the number of applications received on the website? Yes, the department will continue to post how many applications have been received any timeline changes dependent of the receipt of applications. 8. Is there a limit to the number of physicians an agency can request? If the number of applications received is greater than the number permitted by federal law, no more than three applications under the FLEX Program and for specialty occupations will be recommended. 9. What are the eligibility requirements? • The Physician Applicant must agree to begin employment within ninety (90) days of receipt of the waiver. • The Physician Applicant must commit to three (3) years of full-time employment. • The Physician Applicant must serve in a federally designated underserved area. • The Physician Applicant holds a current and valid Practitioner License without any ongoing investigations or complaints. • The facility that serves an underserved population, but is not located in an underserved geographical area (MUP), must provide proof that thirty percent (30%) of its patients are underserved; and the facility must provide documentation addressing why and how the applicant will help to benefit these underserved populations by serving in the facility. • The facility must provide a statement indicating why the physician’s services are required and how the applicant’s work will benefit the indigent and medically underserved. 2