Trump just stopped all of the J1 visas for 6,653 medical residents slated to start in the US July 1st

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29. The J1 visa is for students including medical residents so the article does apply.

From Google: the J-1 visa is a common pathway for international medical graduates (IMGs) to pursue residency training in the United States. IMGs seeking J-1 sponsorship for residency typically require a valid ECFMG Certificate, a signed contract with a residency program, and a Form DS-2019. The J-1 visa also has a two-year foreign residency requirement that can be waived under certain circumstances.

Key aspects of J-1 visas for medical residency:

Sponsorship:
J-1 visas are typically sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) for physicians.

Eligibility:
IMGs must have passed USMLE steps 1 and 2 CK (or equivalent) and have a valid ECFMG Certificate to be eligible for a J-1 visa, according to the American Medical Association.

Form DS-2019:
ECFMG issues a Form DS-2019, which is a Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status.
Two-Year Foreign Residency Requirement:
IMGs on J-1 visas may be subject to a two-year foreign residency requirement after completing their training in the US, according to Peng & Weber.

Waivers:
The two-year foreign residency requirement can be waived under certain circumstances, such as participating in the Conrad 30 Waiver Program (working in a shortage area) or having a waiver based on persecution.

Conrad 30:
The Conrad 30 program allows J-1 physicians to apply for a waiver of the two-year foreign residency requirement if they work in a federally designated shortage area for three years, according to Psychiatry.org.

Maintaining J-1 Status:
J-1 physicians must maintain their valid visa status and comply with all requirements of the J-1 program, according to ECFMG.