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Bernstein Shur publishes a guide to preparing physician J-1 waiver applications
Bernstein Shur said it published a guide by Michael Murray and Olivia Shaw urging physicians not to wait to start J-1 waiver applications, with attention to Maine’s Conrad 30 program, whose filing season opens October 1. The firm said applicants need a job offer and signed contract, all prior DS-2019 forms, evidence of a pending medical license, notarised documents and J-2 dependent information before filing, after which the state program, the Department of State and USCIS review in sequence.
Key points
- The firm’s guide discussed obtaining an offer and employment contract before applying.Bernstein Shur
- Bernstein Shur highlighted signatures and notarization requirements.Bernstein Shur
- The article discussed assembling DS-2019 forms covering all exchange visitor programs.Bernstein Shur
- The firm’s guide also addressed dependent J-2 documentation and medical licensing.Bernstein Shur