South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:63 - J-1 visa waiver program
Chapter 44:63:02 - Form and content of waiver applications
Section 44:63:02:04 - Information required from facility

(1) Recruitment efforts. The employing facility shall summarize and provide copies of advertisements, any agreements with placement services, and other evidence documenting the extent to which the employing facility has been unsuccessful in recruiting qualified U.S. physicians. In the absence of such evidence, a narrative which sets forth in convincing detail such unsuccessful recruitment efforts shall be included;

(2) Summary of J-1 physician's expected practice arrangement. The employing facility shall describe:

(3) Equivalency of J-1 compensation. The employing facility shall state that the J-1 physician's salary or other forms of financial support is at a level equivalent to that of other physicians in the region, taking into account such variables as training, experience, and specialty involved. The statement should itemize the guaranteed three-year base salary, benefits, insurance, and amount of leave;

(4) Retention of J-1 physician beyond the 3-year obligation. The employing facility shall state its plans for retaining the J-1 physician beyond the three-year obligation period;

(5) Effect of waiver denial. The employing facility shall state the effect on the shortage area population to be served if the waiver is denied; and

(6) Service to the underserved. The employing facility shall describe the shortage area to be served by the J-1 physician and state that the facility accepts Medicare/Medicaid patients as well as medically indigent patients.