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Hello,
Have anyone got J1 stamped from US so far ?
Or any one has applied for J1 from US ?
What documents/papers needed to be sent to them ?
Is there any interview ?
What documents needed for Interview if any ?
Help needed
Thanks
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You can only get visa stamps outside the U.S at a consulate or Embassy. But you can get your visa status changed inside U.S.
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thats right danille.....getting status approved is one thing and can be done inside US but to get a stamp u have to leave the country..afterall u dont need visa to stay but just ton enter
i think tthe original poster was asking about visa approval in US
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Yes you are right NUNWA,
Plz share some more informations about that What sort of documents i need to send them for my visa status change from US. Your help would always be appreciated.
Thanks to all
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i am sure there must be a list of docs available ..
usually in addition to ur passport they need ut I94 offer letter etc..
i m sory i dont have the list for J-1 but it shouldnt be diffcicult
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I haven't taken my J-1 Visa yet but these are the documents I am taking with me, will let u guys know if it worked out or not.
Passport (valid for at least 6 mths after the interview date)
DS-2019
DS-156 (filled electroncially)
DS-157
DS-158 (req differ for males and females so plz read carefully)
SEVIS fee receipt
Bank Statements, Pay Stubs and Current job letter
Letter of Offer/Contract
USMLE Scores
ECFMG Certificate
Medical School Transcript and Degree
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Travel Itinerary is another thing I have heard that people take along, am not doing it though.
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i think travel itinerary is for the canadian tourist visa....u need a cabdaian tourist visa first to go to canada and canada wont let u in unless u convince them that u intend to comne back to US...
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where do we get DS 156,157 and 158 from
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the forms should be availabale at USCIS.GOV