question: J1 visa appointment in India - japan21

[ArchivalUser]

Hi,
Do we need to have the DS-2019 form with us even before we take the visa appointment?

Thanks for your reply.

[ArchivalUser]

i have not gone for the visa interview but my friend went recently

yes u do need the form before going for the interview , infact that is the most important document for the interview and almost the only document u need according to my friend

[ArchivalUser]

I will be going for a J1 visa IV 2 mos after the start of my resi pgrm. Although my contract says that I shld join w/in 60 days my PD has allowed me to join late. Will the expired contract cause any pbs during the J1 visa IV in Mumbai?? I hv my DS-2019 and I believe thats what the visa officer is interested in.

Any1 who appeared for a J1 IV - did the visa officer asked you for ur contract or ds2019 or both?

Thanks alot for ur help!!