IMGindian
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Hello!
What I wanna know is that now after I've got the visitor visa [a multi entry] how long would be the duration of stay in the USA??
I suppose the interview season ends by Jan end. Even though my scores are good, for an IMG there is always a significant chance of failing to match. I am applying for IM. Is it MANDATORY that I be present in the USA during the match days. Coz if I don't match, i'll be too late for the scramble.
Next, if I match , is it required that I be present in the US during the J1/H1B procedure?
Next, Although the residency starts on Jly 1st, i think one has to go a little sooner coz the orientation programs and stuff....
So, in short my question is - Is there a scope to return to home country before the residency actually begins??
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| dharjma
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plenty of my schoolmates matched during their final year. they werent required to be in the states during J1 application. i am not sure about H1b although i think you should be able to coordinate it from whichever country if you have a fax machine. i dont know about scramble cause no one i know has every had to go thru that.
take care
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| americadotcom
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Most of the program directors understand that H1 visa processing takes time so they intend to give a pre match.Now with the H1 expidited visa processing the visa formalities are taken care of in 2 weeks.However if you have to wait till the match then also you can be done with H1 visa processing by March 31.I would suggest taking a prematch.Anyways good luck.
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