Section 246-562-130. Eligibility for future participation in the visa waiver program.

(1) Applicants may be denied future participation in the state visa waiver program if:

(a) The required reports are not submitted in a complete and timely manner.

(b) A sponsored physician does not serve the designated HPSA or HPSA population at an approved practice location for the full three years of employment.

(c) A sponsored physician does not remain employed by the applicant for the full three years of employment.

(d) The applicant has a history of noncompliance with any of the provisions of this chapter or federal labor law requirements.

(2) A potential applicant may request a determination of eligibility prior to submitting an application. The department will review the situation upon receipt of a written request.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.185.040 and P.L. 110-362. WSR 16-17-060, § 246-562-130, filed 8/12/16, effective 10/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.185 RCW and Public Law 108-441. WSR 06-07-035, § 246-562-130, filed 3/8/06, effective 4/8/06. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.185 RCW. WSR 03-19-054, § 246-562-130, filed 9/11/03, effective 10/12/03; WSR 98-20-067, § 246-562-130, filed 10/2/98, effective 11/2/98.]

RCW 70.185.040 and P.L. 110-362. WSR 16-17-060, § 246-562-130, filed 8/12/16, effective 10/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.185 RCW and Public Law 108-441. WSR 06-07-035, § 246-562-130, filed 3/8/06, effective 4/8/06. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.185 RCW. WSR 03-19-054, § 246-562-130, filed 9/11/03, effective 10/12/03; WSR 98-20-067, § 246-562-130, filed 10/2/98, effective 11/2/98.