Immigration and Nationality Act (INA): Primary legislation containing Section 203(b)(2)(B)(ii) for physicians in shortage areas and Section 204(b) for immigration petition requirements
Code of Federal Regulations (8 CFR �� 204.12): Specific federal regulations detailing requirements for physician national interest waiver petitions and adjustment of status
Public Health Service Act: Legislation governing healthcare service delivery and requirements for Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA)
State Medical Board Requirements: State-specific licensing requirements and medical practice regulations that vary by jurisdiction
HHS Guidelines: Department of Health and Human Services guidelines covering HPSA score requirements and service area definitions
USCIS Policy Manual: Volume 6, Part F, Chapter 5 containing specific guidance on physician NIW requirements and agency memoranda
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal employment law governing wage, hour, and employment standards applicable to physician employment
Conrad 30 Waiver Program: Program requirements for J-1 visa holders seeking waivers through state health departments
Five-Year Service Commitment: Mandatory requirement for physicians to complete five years of full-time employment in designated shortage areas
Geographic Requirements: Specifications for practice locations in federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas or Medically Underserved Areas
