Lets Discuss DS-156 for all J1 stamping candidates - mestep3

[ArchivalUser]

Any qtn or doubts ! !

In DS 156

qtn 21 . what should we write for present occupation

qtn 26 . How long do u intend to stay in the US ?( Since the time period mentioned in the DS 2019 will be of 1 year . . . and the entire residency period will be 3 to 4 yrs... wht period should we write )

qtn 27 . Purpose of trip

qtn 32. Do u intend to work in the US

qtn 33. Do u intend to studty in the USA

qtn . Who will pay for your trip?
------------------------------------------------------My answers--------------------

21. N/A as I am currently not working
26. 1 year as this is time mentioned in my DS 2019
27. Residency
32. No
33. Yes
who will pay for myself and parents. ( Do i need to show the bank balance etc )

[ArchivalUser]

Who will pay? Myself (Residency Program)

[ArchivalUser]

21...as i am not working...so will say...none

then in next line..for present occ...i will accordingly put...N/A

26 1 year..atleast thats what my TPl told me..esp coz we hv to renew j1 every year in any case

27 Study/ Residecny Training in XYZ

32 No
33 yea
who will pay -- self

[ArchivalUser]

By renewing every year, do you mean we have to appear for Visa interview every year at our Home Country's consulate?

[ArchivalUser]

no..u can renew within us..

[ArchivalUser]

you can renew your DS 2019 every year however if the J1 visa stamp on your passport expires you have to renew it in your home country to re-enter US. If you do not plan to leave the US then your DS 2019 should suffice. In my case I got a five year J1 visa stamp from my home country so I don't have to go home every year and renew it. Most countries however issue it on a yearly basis for monitoring.

[ArchivalUser]

22. when do you intend to arrive in the US ?

what should be the ans

any date in June ??? 30 day rule for J visa