MSDH will not consider recommendations when the provisions of Subchapter 2 have not been met and under the following circumstances:
1. Preliminary determinations over the telephone prior to final review of the ARC 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Application being completed.2. The medical facility is not located in an Appalachian Regional Commission County.3. Medical facilities located in those counties which are a part of the Appalachian Regional Commission who are not recruiting primary care physicians.4. More than two (2) ARC 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Applications per employer each federal fiscal year. Exceptional circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis (depending on the number of remaining waivers and unmet needs in community and state).5. Requests for a J-1 physician whose last Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor status has expired more than 210 days prior to the time the ARC 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Application request is submitted.6. Requests from an employer who is a former J-1 physician currently fulfilling his/her required 3-year obligation.7. A waiver for a relative or acquaintance of the employer.8. A J-1 physician showing signs of active tuberculosis without a MSDH approved plan for treatment and an approved provision for payment of testing, treatment, and follow-up.15 Miss. Code. R. 9-95-1.5.1