Despite an abundance of physicians in some areas of the country. other areas. especially rural and inner city areas. have had an exceedingly hard time recruiting American doctors. Many health facilities have had no other choice but turn to FMGs to fill their primary care needs. Unfortunately. obtaining J1 visa waiver for qualified FMGs through the Federal program is a long and bureaucratic process that not only requires the participation of the interested Federal agency but also requires approval from both the USIA and the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Finding a Federal agency to cooperate is difficult enough. considering that the Department of Health and Human Services does not participate. States who are not members of the Appalachian Regional Commission. which is eligible to approve its own waivers. have had to enlist any agency that is willing to take on these additional duties.
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