dhams
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Dear J1 visa Applicants,
I am adding this info for the benefit of J1 visa aspirants. This is a modified version of my earlier post.Hope you guys find it useful.
step-1:Get the Letter of offer either by mail or by fax
step-2:Sign the letter of offer and make photocopies of it
step-3:Get the statement of need
STATEMENT OF NEED for Indians)
Essentials:
1.Photocopy of signed letter of offer or Contract
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
http://www.indiacgny.org/php/showNewsDetails.php?...
Address;;
Mr/Ms.____________________
Undersecretary(international co-operation)
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Nirman Bhavan
New Delhi 110 011.
phone no: 0(91)11-2306 1945
Fax: 011 91 11 2306 1262
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.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. Copy of Statement of need-Do not send original
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)
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.
step-10: After 4-6 weeks(may be less),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 authorized 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..
step-14: Prior to confirming a visa interview appointment
online or at any US Visa Application Center, 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: -
The fees payable at HDFC Bank per passport are: -
1. Visa Application Fee (MRV Fee): US $131 payable in INR equivalent at consular exchange rate. Visa Application Fee at current exchange rate (Rs. 42/-) is Rs. 5502/-.
This fee is payable in cash or by DD/HDFC Bank cheque favouring “US Embassy - Visa Fees”. DDs issued by cooperative banks are not accepted.
*As of February 1, 2008, all applicants who paid their application fees in 2007 for $100 should bring a nonrefundable demand draft for the fee difference of $31 (Rs. 1302/-). The Rs. 1302/- demand draft should be made payable to "U.S. Embassy New Delhi", "U.S. Consulate Mumbai", "U.S. Consulate Chennai", or "U.S. Consulate Kolkata".
2. Service Charge: Rs.322/- which includes VFS’ service charge Rs310/- & Bank service charge Rs12/- (inclusive of Service Tax @ 12% and Education Cess Tax @0.36%)
This fee is payable in cash or by DD/HDFC Bank cheque favouring “HDFC 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. You must appear for an Interview within 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased your fee receipt from HDFC Bank. If you do not appear for an Interview within one year after the purchase of your fee receipt, it will no longer be valid. The receipt is deemed as utilized once the interview has taken place, and cannot be used to make a subsequent appointment.
Please note: If you are an Indian citizen resident in the US, to obtain a Visa Fee Receipt from HDFC Bank, please fax a copy of your passport’s data page to the person in India assisting you. That person will have to submit the fax to HDFC Bank in order to get a fee receipt issued.
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 score cards
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: Browse through the following links before visa interview
http://www.prep4usmle.com/forum/thread/43913/
http://www.prep4usmle.com/forum/thread/25034/
Get Your visa stamped on your Passport.
WISH YOU GOOD LUCK..
dhams.
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| drshvetasm
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Thank you so much Dhams, your post was really helpful.
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| kochs
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My Program Co-ordinator is asking me to submit a statement of educational objectives with future plans in education in the US...DID U NEED THIS...there is a line for the same in the j1 application, content 11....asking us to name of specialty and duration of training...why a elaborate statement.. Please help. Thanks.
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| plastic_surgery
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this is part of dept od state requirements that ECFMG has to fulfill. you can furnish randomly what you want to learn during the residency... and want to achieve out of it.
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| carmen77
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excellent post! thank you.
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| priyagrove
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excellent job! this should be pinned. U have summarized all what is needed for J1 visa. Great job!
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