Illinois Administrative Code
Title 77 - PUBLIC HEALTH
Part 591 - VISA WAIVER PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES
Subpart B - PROCEDURES FOR J-1 VISA WAIVER REQUESTS
Section 591.140 - Terms of Performance

Universal Citation: 77 IL Admin Code ยง 591.140

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024

a) Each six months subsequent to the beginning date of employment, the physician shall send to the Department verification of full-time practice. This verification will be required until the physician fulfills the three-year service obligation. Physicians will access this website to provide the requested information: https://idph.illinois.gov/nespmis/tblApplicationInformation/Show-J1WInformation.aspx?TblApplicationInformation=cwZxre8OVuHpwfJtqQZIKw%3d%3d.

b) The Department will consider the physician to be in breach of the service obligation when any of the following occur:

1) The physician fails to practice on a full-time basis at the approved medical facility;

2) The physician fails to maintain a valid Illinois medical license; or

3) The employer terminates the physician for cause.

c) The Department will notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services, of the physician's breach of the waiver obligation.

d) During the physician's employment, the medical facility shall notify the Department in writing of the following:

1) A change in the medical facility's address;

2) A change of ownership of the medical facility;

3) A change in financial circumstances that renders the medical facility unable to financially support the physician;

4) The medical facility's loss of licensure or accreditation;

5) Termination of its exchange visitor program;

6) Physician's withdrawal from the program; or

7) Physician's employment termination.

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