WAC 246-562-150   Appeal process.  (1) The applicant or physician may appeal the following department decisions:

     (a) To deny or withdraw a visa waiver sponsorship;

     (b) To deny a request for approval of an employment contract amendment;

     (c) Determination that the applicant or physician is out of compliance with this chapter; or

     (d) Determination that the applicant is not eligible for future participation in the visa waiver program.

     (2) The appeal process is governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), chapter 246-10 WAC, and this chapter.

     (3) To initiate an appeal, the applicant must file a written request for an adjudicative proceeding within twenty-eight days of receipt of the department's decision.

     (4) The request shall be mailed, by a method showing proof of receipt, to the Adjudicative Clerk Office, PO Box 47879, 2413 Pacific Avenue, Olympia, WA 98504-7879.

     (5) The request must contain:

     (a) A specific statement of the issue or issues and law involved;

     (b) The grounds for contesting the department's decision; and

     (c) A copy of the department's decision.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.185 RCW. 00-15-082, § 246-562-150, filed 7/19/00, effective 8/19/00; 98-20-067, § 246-562-150, filed 10/2/98, effective 11/2/98.]