J-1 Visas in New Jersey
If you want to obtain a J-1 Visa Waiver in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey now.
- Connect with the J-1 contact to ask questions and learn about additional steps you may need to take.
There is no timeline for submission of J-1 Visa Waiver and H1-B applications in New Jersey. These applications are accepted year round. The opportunities for physicians are very limited and we do not provide direct recruitment services for candidates.
Specialties are considered for placement in the State Designated Children Hospitals and New Jersey Trauma Hospitals for J-1 and H1-B applicants. New Jersey does participate in the State Conrad 30 program which has several slots available.
This office primary focus is licensed ambulatory care positions for federal qualified health centers. This Department policy is completely discretionary, voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time. The submission of a complete waiver package to the Department does not ensure that the Department will recommend a waiver. In all instances, the Department reserves the right to recommend or decline any request for a waiver.
To request a State of New Jersey Conrad 30 waiver recommendation letter, candidates need to:
- Apply for a J-1 Visa waiver through the U.S. Department of State
- Get a waiver review case number from U.S. Department of State
- Complete an application which is obtained on our web page; and
- Send the application and all required information to:
Linda D. Anderson, Project Director
New Jersey Depatment of Health and Senior Services, Office of Primary Care
New Jersey J-1 Visa Waiver / Conrad 30 Program
The Department 's policy is completely discretionary, voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time. The submission of a complete waiver package to the Department does not ensure that the Department will recommend a waiver. In all instances, the Department reserves the right to recommend or decline any request for a waiver.
J-1 Visa Contact in New Jersey:
Omolola Taiwo
New Jersey Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Tel: 609-292-1495
Omolola.Taiwo@doh.nj.gov