03-22-2010, 01:01 PM
Hi Friends, I am currently working as a J1 research scholar from last 8 months and now since I have matched, I would be moving to a J1 clinical visa. could someone please help me with the procedure as how it works out.
1) I talked to ECFMG and they say that we can convert it to J1 clinical being in states as change of category. But this might take time from 4-5 months.
2) I can go back to my home country and use the new DS-2019, to request the visa again. This is doubtful as they might reject my visa and I might not be able to begin my residency.
Please if someone can throw some light on this, it would be really helpful.
Or anyone can refer me to a person who has done this, would be a big help.
PLease step up people, thanks in anticipation
my email id is puneet_snmc
1) I talked to ECFMG and they say that we can convert it to J1 clinical being in states as change of category. But this might take time from 4-5 months.
2) I can go back to my home country and use the new DS-2019, to request the visa again. This is doubtful as they might reject my visa and I might not be able to begin my residency.
Please if someone can throw some light on this, it would be really helpful.
Or anyone can refer me to a person who has done this, would be a big help.
PLease step up people, thanks in anticipation
my email id is puneet_snmc