J-1 Visas in Mississippi
If you want to obtain a J-1 Visa Waiver in Mississippi, here’s what you need to do:
- Start your job search about 18 months prior to when you want to start working.
- Find a job at an eligible J-1 site in our state. You can search for J-1 eligible jobs on 3RNET. Start your J-1 job search in Mississippi now.
- Connect with the J-1 contact to ask questions and learn about additional steps you may need to take.
The Mississippi Office of Rural Health and Primary Care has been designated to serve as a State Contact and clearinghouse for the J-1 Visa Waiver Programs. Mississippi J-1 Visa Waiver Policies and Procedures for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and State 30 Program are available.
The MORHPC will administer the programs in a fair and consistent manner, as well as provide technical assistance to all interested in developing either the site predetermination or actual application for placement of a foreign-trained J-1 Visa Waiver provider.
Please visit the Mississippi State Department of Health Website for information on J-1 Visa Waiver Program.
J-1 Visa Contact in Mississippi:
Judy Newton
Mississippi Department of Health, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Tel: 601-576-7216
Judy.Newton@msdh.ms.gov