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Do-it-Yourself Kit Product Information:
ISBN: Pending
TYPE:  Printed Material. Will be shipped to you.
OTHER FORMATS: This kit is also available as an eKit(TM) for Immediate
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Who can File?
The DOS classifies eligible participants as students (all academic levels), on-the-job trainees with firms, institutions and agencies as well as medical fields. Also teachers of primary, secondary and specialized schools, professors coming to either teach or conduct research at higher learning institutes, research scholars.
Additionally, international visitors traveling to the U.S. for the purpose of consulting, observing, researching, training, sharing, traveling, demonstrating specialized knowledge or skills or participating in organized people-to-people programs are eligible.
The J-1 Visa is also applicable for those wanting to bring a nanny to the U.S as an au pair, foreign physicians, camp counselors, summer work/travel, trainee and flight training personnel.
The easy Step-by-Step Instruction Guide with samples of completed applications will assist you in preparing, completing, and filing the necessary documents, as well as provide you with the tools necessary to:
· Assess your eligibility requirements
· Understand the procedure
· Complete the necessary applications forms
· Attach and gather the required supporting documents
· File the forms with the USCIS
Included Forms:
- Form DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application
- Form DS-157 Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application
- Form DS-158 Contact Information & Work history for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant.
- Form DS-3035 J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Visa Instructions
- Form DS-2013 Additional Applicant Organization Information
Table of Contents:
DISCLAIMER 4
GLOSSARY OF TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS 5
ESTABLISHING ETHNIC BACKGROUND 31
IMMIGRATION STATUS SUMMARY 32
J-1 VISA GENERAL OVERVIEW 34
a. Establishing Eligibility
b. Exchange Visitor Program
EXCHANGE VISITOR CATEGORIES 35
a. Student
b. Research Scholars
c. Professors
d. Short-Term Scholars
e. Non-Degree Students
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 38
a. Student & Scholar Summer Work / Travel
b. Trainees
c. Au Pairs
d. International Visitors
e. Camp Counselors
f. Medical Graduates
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS 46
a. Fullbright Scholarship
b. Humphrey Fellowship
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 52
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 52
a. Joining Family Members
b. Arriving in the U.S. After Visa Issuance
c. Extension of Status
d. Other Visa Inquiries
e. Visa Denials
f. Additional Useful Considerations
g. Visa Ineligibility / Waiver
FOREIGN RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT 56
a. Establishing Eligibility for Waiver
ENTERING THE U.S. 58
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 59
b. SEVIS
c. Form DS-2019
d. SEVIS Fees
e. Other Fees
f. Payment Options
g. Receipts
h. Contact Information
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION 63
ASSEMBLING THE PACKAGE 64
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 66
a. Photo Specification
b. Filing Fees
c. Document Translation and Photocopy information
SAMPLE FORMS 77
a. DS-2019 (Sample)
b. DS-156(Sample)
c. DS-157(Sample)
d. DS-158(Sample)
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 84
DIRECTORY OF U.S. CONSULATES AND EMBASSIES 86
UPDATES 94
CHECKLIST 95
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