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docdoc9
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06/23/08 - 07:53 AM

Once we submit the CAF we cannot change it...My doubt is can we change our address after we submit CAF.Like if I apply to programs from my home country and then after reaching US can I update my address.Because there is a column asking for present address

Do the programs make phone calls to us to send an interview invite?Will it hurt if I give them my phone number of my home country?

Is it ok if I reach the US by october or is it a major disadvantage?

Justice
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06/23/08 - 08:08 AM

Your address is included in your profile. You will be able to change it.
However, your concerns about the address should be insignificant since all communications between you and ERAS/residency programs occur via e-mail/phone... Ground postal services are not simply used...

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bbb
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06/23/08 - 08:36 AM

There is a place for two addresses, current and permanent. Place for two phone numbers at each address. Since ERAS has come out, I only contact persons via email.

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docdoc9
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06/23/08 - 10:10 AM

Thank You justice and bbb

My concern was that if I give my home country phone number for a few days ,will it be ok? ( I can change to US number when I reach there)

I have heard about telephone interviews also so can I manage it from my home country?

Will reaching US by october be ok?

medicus_81
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06/23/08 - 01:56 PM

phone interviews are very, very rare. 99.9% of the communication is made via email. Nobody ever called me. I was the one calling to schedule interviews after I got the invitation via EMAIL smiling face

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Moozy
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06/23/08 - 02:55 PM

you should be okay doc 9.. just update your contact details in your profile.

Like bbb said; most contact is via email. when you call for a telephone interview; you can call from anywhere. October should be okay.

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docdoc9
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06/23/08 - 11:59 PM

Thank you medicus and moozy

really very helpful nod

foucesed doc
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06/24/08 - 09:06 PM

Telephone ivs are not very uncommon.

usually they come after second look,or they say that your application is on hold.

3 of my friends get cuople of telephonic IVs.

docdoc9
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06/25/08 - 10:27 AM

Thanks foucesed doc

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