ARC approval of a J-1 visa request from a state ARC submits a request to the Department of State (DOS) to request the DOS request the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) to waiver the physicians foreign residency requirement based on at least three years of service at the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), as designated by the U.S. Public Health Services (USPHS)
Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Appalachian Regional Commission OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Appalachian Regional Commission OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Appalachian Regional Commission
Report Number
OIGRpt14-39
Report Description
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
2
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0