Conrad 30 J-1 Waiver Attorney for Physicians in San Antonio, Texas

How the Conrad 30 Program Works

Conrad 30 sits at the intersection of immigration law and public health policy, and the requirements reflect both. We manage the pieces so the physician and the employer stay in sync.

The Two-Year Home Residence Requirement

Physicians in J-1 status are typically subject to a requirement to return to their home country for two years after training. Until it is met or waived, it blocks the path to an H-1B and to permanent residence, which is why the waiver matters so much.

A Commitment to an Underserved Area

In exchange for the waiver, the physician agrees to work full time for three years in a designated shortage or underserved area, such as a Health Professional Shortage Area or Medically Underserved Area. Many communities across rural Texas carry these designations.

The State Health Department Application

Each state administers a limited number of Conrad 30 slots, and the state health department reviews and recommends applications. We prepare the application, the employment contract, and the supporting documentation to meet the state's specific requirements.

Changing to H-1B Status

Once the waiver is granted, the physician generally changes to H-1B status to perform the three years of service. We handle that petition and keep the timeline aligned so there is no gap in authorization.

The Physicians We Guide

We work with international medical graduates who have completed training on a J-1 and want to build their careers in the United States rather than leave for two years. Many are matched with hospitals and clinics in underserved parts of Texas and need the waiver, the employment terms, and the later visa steps handled as one coordinated plan. We keep physicians and their employers aligned on deadlines that move quickly, especially when a limited number of state slots are involved. Our goal is to let a doctor focus on patients while we manage the immigration path behind the scenes.

Because so many Texas border and rural communities depend on physicians trained abroad, we understand how much rides on getting these placements approved. When a hospital or clinic has identified the right candidate, we move quickly so a needed doctor and an underserved community are not kept waiting.

Our Process

What to Expect

What to Expect With a Conrad 30 Case

Timing and coordination define these cases. We align the physician, the employer, and the state program, because Conrad 30 slots are limited and application windows matter. We prepare the waiver application and the H-1B petition so they move together toward the service start date.

The three-year service commitment is a serious obligation, and completing it not only satisfies the waiver but also positions the physician to pursue permanent residence afterward. In our experience, the smoothest Conrad 30 cases are the ones where the contract terms and the immigration steps are planned as a single strategy from the outset.

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Attorney Alfredo Lozano is Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and since founding the firm in 2006 he has brought a Marine Corps veteran's discipline, more than 20 years of immigration experience, and a fully bilingual team to every case the firm handles.

Our approach combines personalized counsel with the documentation rigor these cases demand, so your petition is prepared correctly the first time. Board Certification means the state has independently verified his experience, tested his knowledge, and confirmed his standing among peers, which is the kind of assurance that matters when your family's future is on the line.

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Our Team

Our team includes experienced attorneys, legal professionals, and client-care specialists who share a common commitment: making the immigration process as clear and manageable as possible for every family we serve.

Alfredo Lozano

Managing Attorney

Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law and a Marine Corps veteran who leads every case strategy.

Linda Hamilton

Attorney

Guides families and employers through petitions, waivers, and interviews with steady, detailed advocacy.

Minerva Gonzalez

Legal Assistant

Prepares documentation and keeps every case organized, accurate, and moving forward.

Mayra Juarez

Legal Administrator

Coordinates case management and client communication across our three Texas offices.

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Conrad 30 Help for Physicians Serving Texas Communities

Rural and underserved communities across South and West Texas need physicians, and we help international doctors serve them while protecting their immigration future, in English and Spanish. From the state application to the H-1B and beyond, we keep the physician's path clear. Every case begins with a free consultation.

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Conrad 30 Physician Waiver FAQs

Lozano Law Firm focuses exclusively on the practice areas listed above. We do not handle asylum or criminal immigration cases. When clients come to us with needs outside our scope, we refer them to trusted colleagues who specialize in those areas. Our referral network includes attorneys who handle asylum claims and criminal immigration consequences, so every person who contacts us receives direction toward the right help.

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