Foreign physicians, generally referred to as International Medical Graduates (IMGs), who wish to remain indefinitely or permanently in the United States must address the very serious restriction upon their stay in this country, the two year home residency requirement This restriction means the IMG cannot take any medical job in any medical area upon completion of the program. To remain in the U.S. he or she must get a waiver of this requirement.

Reguests to petition the united states department of state for a waiver of the two-year home residency requirement on behalf of an exchange visitor.

Applications available to request waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement for physicians with J-1 visa who will deliver health care service.