Hiring a J-1 Visa physican International Medical Graduates (IMGs) comprise a large percentage of the pool of physicians available and are a great resource for filling a vacancy in a rural community. Colorado supports the J-1 Visa waiver program by allowing up to 30 J-1 Visa physicians to practice in rural or urban underserved communities across the state. Colorado’s Primary Care office will walk you through the process of employing a J-1 Visa physician. To find out more general information about the J-1 Visa waiver program in Colorado, click here.