Decline In J-1 Visa Waiver Program Results In Physician Shortage In Rural Areas

... The Wall Street Journal on Friday examined how a physician shortage in rural areas of the U.S. has increased because of "an unusual tale of two visa programs." The J-1 visa waiver program since 1994 has allowed foreign physicians to become eligible for green cards, provided that they agree to work for three years in medically underserved areas. [click link for full article] ...