J1 from Pakistan...Please gather here - headsup_was

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dams - 03/31/06 00:52

Hi all,

I have added for the benefit of few who are applying for J1
visa.I also have few queries.if anyone of you know about it
plz reply to this message.

step-1:Get the Letter of offer either by post or by fax
step-2:Sign the letter of offer and make photocopies of it
step-3:Get the statement of need
STATEMENT OF NEEDfor indians)
Essentials:
1.Photocopy of signed letter of offer
2.Covering letter or requisition letter
3.Photocopy of your passport name page
4.written assurance letter..the format is available at the
following website
www.indiacgny.org/customimages/Statement-of-Needw.jpg

Addressas of 30.03.2006)
Mrs.Anita puri
Undersecretary(international co-operation)
Room no:752-A
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Nirman Bhavan
New Delhi 110 011.
phone no: 0(91)11-2306 1945

Approximate duration:takes anywhere between 2 days to a week.

Step-4: To get form DS-2019 from ECFMG..Follow the steps..

step-5: Read the fact sheet and go through the application
materials under
ESVP in the webpage www.ecfmg.org

step-5: Take a print out of the application materials from
www.ecfmg.org/evsp/evspicln.pdf

step-6: Fill section-A of the application form only.
One clarification: 10.Health and Accident
insurance.Mostly this is sponsored by Hospital.if
not we have to purchase private coverage.How to do
it? Any Inputs will be appreciated.Check with the
program coordinator.

step-7: Prepare the following Documents:
1.Signed Letter of offer
2.Application form for initial sponsorship(with section-A
filled)
3.Statement of need
4.Current C.V (it is preferable to use new one,as it
requires history to date..ERAS cv may not be up to
date)
5.Copy of passport name page
6.200$ administrative fee(check or Money order
payable to 'ECFMG'..or else pay by credit
card..www.ecfmg.org-OASIS-Financial account
summary-Make a payment On-line)
7.Return Airbill for expedited delivery to the TPL(mostly
Program Co-ordinator)
How to get this????..plz add if you know it..
8.if you have any dependent,fill the J-2 dependent visa
sponsorship application

Some Additional Documents which the program
coordinator may ask fordo not mail originals)
1.Medical school transcript
2.Medical school diploma
3.Ecfmg certificate
4.Dean's letter(if not included in ERAS file)
5.Two letters of recommendation(if not included in
ERAS file)

step-8: Send the above documents to the TPL(Program
Coordinator) Not to the ECFMG.. Preferably by
Courier as time is the key to get the DS-2019(as it
takes 4-6 weeks).
DHL gives 50% concession for University related
services..takes generally 3-4 days to reach the
program coordinator..

step-9: TPL(Program coordinator) will review the filled
section-A and fill the section-B.It is they who send our
application forms to ECFMG..Hope i'm right..

step-10: After 4-6 weeks,ECFMG will send our DS-2019 form
to TPL(Program Coordinator)..It is for this purpose
we have to send the return airbill so that it can reach
the TPL faster..ECFMG is not authorised to release
this directly to the applicant..

step-11: TPL will send the DS-2019 to us..Request TPL to send
it by courier rather by regular mail..

step- 12: Pay DHS SEVIS FEE..log on to
www.fmjfee.com..complete the electronic form
I-901 and submit a credit card payment of 100$..it
is a must before visa interview..

step-13: Fix an appointment for J-1 visa with the local US
consulate through www.vfs-usa.co.in..

Almost all of us will be eligible for emergency
appointment as we will get our DS- 2019 by may
end.Presently VFS in india is in a transition for 4-6
weeks as far as the emergency appointment is
concerned.Hope this gets alright by may end..if not
write to VFS and to US consulate seeking
emergency appointment.There is no way you can fix
an appointment now itself without having your DS-
2019..So lets not be concerned about the lack of
appointment slots during may and june..

step-14: Prior to confirming a visa interview appointment
online or at any US Visa Application Centre, you
need to pay the following fees and obtain a Visa Fee
Receipt from HDFC Bank.When going to HDFC Bank,
please carry with you a photocopy of the 1st page of
the applicant's passport

The fees payable at HDFC Bank per passport are: -

1.Visa Application Fee (MRV Fee): $100 in Indian Rupee
equivalent at consular rate of exchange. Rupee amount at
current rate of exchange (Rs. 46) is Rs 4,600/-
This fee is payable in cash or by DD/HDFC Bank cheque
favouring œUS Embassy - Visa Fees. DDs issued by cooperative
banks are not accepted.

2.VFS™ Service Charge: Rs 276/- (inclusive of Service Tax @
10% and Education Cess Tax @ 0.2%)
This fee is payable in cash or by DD/HDFC Bank cheque
favouring œHDFC Bank a/c VFS. DDs issued by cooperative banks
are not accepted.
IMPORTANT: The fee receipt gets activated 2 working days from
date of issue. Do not attempt to take an appointment till
then.
The above fees are not refundable. HDFC Bank™s fee receipt can
be used to make an appointment within 1 year from date of
issue. The receipt is deemed as utilized once the interview
has taken place, and cannot be used to make a subsequent
appointment.
3. Visa Issuance fee is not required for J-1 visa

step-15: Before appearing for interview ensure the following
documents are with you..
Mandatory Requirements:
1. Valid passport. You are recommended to have passport valid
for at least six months beyond your interview date.
2. One photograph as per specification.
3. Original signed form DS-156
4.Original Form DS-157
5.Original form DS-158 if applicable.
6.Valid HDFC Bank visa fee receipt
7.Interview appointment letter

Other Documents:
1. SEVIS generated Form DS-2019 in original, approved and
signed by the University authority.
2. Proof of payment of SEVIS Fee Receipt I-901, if applicable.

3. Evidence of financial resources.
4. If you are being funded by an Organization (Indian or
American), a letter from the organization explaining what
funding will be provided.
5. Original Bachelor degree transcripts or high school diploma
along with mark sheets from previous institutions attended.
6.Letter of offer from the Program.

optional:
USMLE evaluation sheets
ECFMG certificate
No objection certificate from the present employer
Travel Itinerary

For Dependents:

1.Passport, visa fee receipt issued by HDFC Bank and interview
appointment letter.
2. Individual Form DS-2019 in original approved and signed by
the University authority.
3. A copy of the Form DS-2019 of the Principal Applicant.
4. Photocopy of the principal applicant™s valid visa (if
applying separately).
5. Original Marriage certificate (for spouse) along with your
entire wedding photo album.
6. Original Birth certificate (for each child).
7. Additional financial resources to support the dependents.

step-16: Get Your visa stamped on your Passport..WISH YOU GOOD
LUCK..

STEP-17: Plz correct me if i'm wrong and try to answer the
queries if possible..
Add additional info if any..
Thanks for the patient reading..

take care..
regards,
dhams.

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How long is it taking to get a visa stamp from Pakistan? If its taking longer and u dont get the passport back before the start date then do the programs wait?

[ArchivalUser]

Dear Habroobabroo,

I know many people who were unable to get visa on time. usually program wait for 30 days to get you back. And then they look for any one else. If you think there is 1% cahnce that you will nto get back on time. Do not Go back home. Get J-1 here. You will not regret. By the way which program you are matched?

[ArchivalUser]

I matched to franklin square baltimore in internal medicine. My stay is till 22nd april here. obvioulsy I cant get the visa before that so what do u think I shud do?

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for all my friends looking for j1 processing i got this thread from old posts, please keep this post alive so we can help each other , thanks good luck

[ArchivalUser]

How?