j1 visa from pakistan - boss74

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HI ,
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT DOCUMENTS TO TAKE TO U.S EMBASSY APART FROM

BANK STAMENT,
DS2019,
CURRENT JOB LETTER

CAN ANYONE COMPLETE THE LIST
MAY YOU ALL GET MATCHED.GL FOR THE BIG DAY

[ArchivalUser]

I don't have a DS2019 this year. But the form itself should tell you which documents to take with you. Another source which may help you is the USCIS website, which seems to have improved considerably.....

Consider taking your
-passport
-another form of identification
-the actual invitation to the embassy
-a book to read (immigration takes forever)

GL

[ArchivalUser]

thank you very much vitriol102.but as a physician what other docs ppl usually take to make their case strong.thankx

[ArchivalUser]

to get NOC from Pakistan
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adeel - 03/29/06 10:30

hi
u need a valid PMDC registration together with a few documents and send them to pakistan and if possble somebody can go to islamabad and get the NOC and get it scanned for u . u can use the scanned copy and apply to ecfmg with the rest of your documents to get ur DS-2019
thats what i did.
okie now this is an email from a senior at KEMC and explains the whole process and the documents required:-

This document might help those who are going for the match and J-1 visa. As
we all know that the embassy takes a lot of time for visa processing, so its
important that one should apply for the visa as soon as possible.

It will be very helpful if you stay in states at the time of match
announcement. One the first day, they will u tell who matched and who
didn™t. After that there will be 2 more days for those who didn™t match so
that they can participate in post-match. The final result will come after 2
days telling u who matched where.

Contact the program secretary where you have matched on the same day telling
her how important it is for you to get the contract as soon as possible
because of the visa problems. Usually the program sends you a blank
contract. You will sign it and send it back. Finally the program will send
it back to you after the PD signs it therefore it can take a very long
time especially if you are in Pakistan. So if are in the states and can go
to your program sec in person and sign the contract, it will save a lot of
time. If you are some where else, ask anyone in the program you know to take
the contract from the program sec and send it to you using a courier
service.

You can also open up an account with FedEx. They will give you an account
number that can be used by your program sec to send the documents to you.
You will be charged on your credit or debit card. You can also give
pres-addressed and pre-stamped envelops to the program sec. This will also
save some time.

Once you have the contract, you will have to send it to Pakistan to get NOC
from Ministry of Health in Islamabad. So ask someone in Islamabad in advance
that he/she has to go to the ministry to help you out. You will require the
following docs
¢ Copy of your NIC
¢ Copy of PMDC registration (License)
¢ Copy of MBBS degree
¢ An affidavit on Rs.20 paper stating that you will return to Pak after
completion of your training. (The affidavit has to be signed by you, so
explain to your friend how to copy your signature if you are in the states).
Someone on the forum said that you can also send a notorized statement from
USA but I am not sure about it.
¢ Copy of the contract
* Application from the Ministry that your friend will have to
fill out so tell him the details about yout program.

Give these documents to him/her in advance. Once you have the contract, scan
it and send it via e-mail (or fax it). He/she can then print it and take it
to the ministry. This will also save a lot of time.

Once your friend gets the NOC, he/she can again scan it and send it to you
via e-mail or fax it to you. You don™t have to send the original NOC to
ECFMG for your DS-2019. Also tell your friend to send the original NOC by
express mail just in case.

Once you get the copy of NOC, you will have to send it to ECFMG with other
docs for your DS-2019. The docs are:

* J-1 Visa application for Initial Sponsorship
¢ Copy of your contract
¢ Your resume (Be very careful in making it. Last year a lot of my friends
had to send it back to ECFMG again as it was rejected. It should be updated
and should include the dates and scores of steps and TOEFL + date of passing
of CSA.)
¢ Copy of your passport (First 2 pages and the cu

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J1 visa procedures/DS-2019/Statement of need

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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thank you so much guys

[ArchivalUser]

i have one more query.do we have to present
Original signed form DS-156
4.Original Form DS-157
5.Original form DS-158 if applicable. at the time of interview and where can i get these from
also can i senda scanned or faxed SON to ecfmg for ds2019.

thank you once again for your detailed reply.