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Application Process

An International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has an offer of full-time employment at a healthcare facility in a designated healthcare professional shortage area or at a healthcare facility which services patients from such a designated area may apply for a waiver through the Michigan Conrad 30 Program. 

STEP 1:

Request Michigan Conrad 30 application from the Michigan Health Council (MHC).

1.     Make your request in writing including the physician’s full-name, professional acronym (MD/DO), address, email, phone number, specialty and graduation date from training. 

2.     Mail your request (email requests are not valid) and a non-refundable application fee of $100 to:

Michigan Conrad 30 Program

Michigan Health Council

2410 Woodlake Drive

Okemos, MI  48864

 

3.      You will receive a personalized cover letter and application packet via email – numbered and registered in your name.

 

STEP 2:

 

Apply for a U.S. Department of State Case File Number.  Click here for Department of State application instructions.

 

STEP 3:

 

Complete the Michigan Conrad 30 application packet.

 
      1.      Click here for Application Packet Checklist. PDF
           2.     Click here for Tips to Ensure Successful Completion of Your Application.  PDF

 

STEP 4:

 
      1.     Mail your completed Michigan Conrad 30 application packet along with two (2) copies and a check for $1400 (to cover a non-refundable $200 application fee and $1200 processing fee) to:

 

Michigan Conrad 30 Program

Michigan Health Council

2410 Woodlake Drive

Okemos, MI  48864

 
      2.     The Michigan Health Council processes completed applications and forwards on to the Michigan Department of Community Health.

 

STEP 5:

 

Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) reviews applications.

 
      1.      MDCH sponsors 30 applications based on pre-established priority criteria.  Click here to view priority criteria.  PDF
           2.     MDCH sends out sponsorship or denial letters to all physicians/attorneys that apply.

 

STEP 6:

 

U.S. Department of State (USDOS) reviews sponsored applications. 

 
      1.     Notice sent to physicians/attorneys when applications are forwarded to United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).

 

STEP 7:

 

USCIS grants final approval.

 
      1.     Letter sent to physicians/attorneys granting or denying waiver.