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Page 1: Muhammad Ali Khan M.D..  B Visa ( B1 and B2)  F1 Visa  J1 Visa  H1b Visa

U.S. Visas

Muhammad Ali Khan M.D.

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B Visa ( B1 and B2)

F1 Visa

J1 Visa

H1b Visa

DIFFERENT TYPE OF VISAS

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Non-immigrant visa.

B1 is business visa

B2 is tourist visa

B Visa (B1 and B2)

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Stamped for at least 6 months and maximum 5 years for Pakistanis.

Can be utilized for electives, observerships and CS exam.

Of course for tourism also.

Usually multiple entry.

B Visa (B1 and B2)

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Should have an elective or research conference

invitation in hand.

◦ Should have booked the CS exam (step 1 and

step 2 CK done before hand)

B Visa (B1 & B2)

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Elective can be clinical or research (however

chances of rejection are higher for conferences

and research elective)

◦ DS form 160

B Visa (B1 & B2)

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Accommodation in the U.S.

◦ Employment status (student or working).

◦ Financial stability of sponsor(bank statements &

property).

B Visa (B1 & B2)

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Non-immigrant visa

Student visa.

Stamped for a minimum of elective duration mentioned in Form DS 160

F-1 visa

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Can be utilized for elective and CS exam (you cannot apply on the basis of CS).

Usually specific for a particular program.

Usually single entry.

F-1 visa

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Should have an elective in hand.

◦ Sponsored I-20 from the program.

◦ DS 160 form

F-1Visa

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Accommodation in the U.S.

◦ Student status from Dow.

◦ Financial stability of your sponsor (bank

statements and property)

F-1Visa

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Non-immigrant visa.

2 types

◦ Exchange visitor visa (utilized for residency

training)

◦ Short term J1 (utilized for electives)

J-1 Visa

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Should have an elective in hand.

◦ Sponsored DS-2019 from the program.

◦ DS 160 form

J1 (Short term J1)

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Accommodation in the U.S.

◦ Student status from Dow.

◦ Financial stability of your sponsor (bank

statements and property)

J1 (Short term J1)

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Stamped for the duration of elective.

Specific for that program.

Does not have a condition of service in

home country for two years (as in J1

exchange visitor)

J1 (Short term J1)

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Multi purpose visa. You can do electives and

observerships.

If you get a 5 year visa, you can build an

awesome CV by doing electives, research and

taking the CS exam during your electives.

Advantages of B1 visa

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Also you can go for residency interviews.

Cheapest visa costs $131 or equivalent

Pakistani rupees.

Advantages of B1 visa

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Should have an elective in hand.

◦ Sponsored DS-2019 from the program.

◦ DS 160 form

J1 (Short term J1)

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Accommodation in the U.S.

◦ Student status from Dow.

◦ Financial stability of your sponsor (bank

statements and property)

J1 (Short term J1)

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Sponsored by all residency programs which take International Medical Graduates.

All University programs sponsor it.

Fellowships are easier to find.

J-1 Visa (Exchange Visitor type)

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Visa valid for 1 year but status valid for 7 years.

Only during the first year you can return to Pakistan.

After that you cannot exit U.S. or else you need to get it re-stamped.

J-1 Visa (Exchange Visitor type)

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Does not get converted to a Green card.

Need to do a waiver for three years to convert it into H1b visa.

J-1Visa (Exchange Visitor type)

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If you do not want to do a waiver job……..get the hardship waiver, costs around $5000-7000.

Recently many J1 applications have been rejected unfortunately.

J-1Visa (Exchange Visitor type)

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Should have a residency contract.

◦ Sponsored DS-2019 from the program.

◦ DS 160 form

J-1 Visa (Exchange Visitor type)

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Accommodation in the U.S.

◦ Employment here in Pakistan preferable.

◦ Financial stability of your sponsor (bank

statements and property)

J-1 Visa (Exchange Visitor type)

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Non-immigrant visa but dual intent i.e. can be

converted into Green card.

Petition based visa (minimal chance of rejection)

Stamped for 1 or 3 years & status valid for 6

years.

H1b Visa

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If you get a 3 year stamp you can enter &

exit US during the 3 year period.

If you have had problems with visa

clearance you may get your B1 visa

converted to H1 status while living in the US

H1b Visa

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Can be an expensive visa but is totally

worth it.

Premium processing fee $1225 + (lawyer

fee $2000-3000 if University does not pay)

H1b Visa

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Few University programs sponsor H1b.

More Community Programs sponsor it.

Fellowships are harder to find.

H1b Visa

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Should have a residency contract.

◦ Approved petition i.e. I-129 and I-797.

◦ DS 160 form

H1 b Visa

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Pre-requisites:

◦ Accommodation in the U.S.

◦ Employment here in Pakistan preferable.

◦ Financial stability of your sponsor (bank

statements and property)

H1 b Visa

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Fill the form DS-160 very carefully. It is required for all non-immigrant visas.

It is available online at the embassy website.

Please Do Not LIE.

Common mistakes

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If you have been rejected previously (ever) please mention it on the form.

Previous rejections have no bearing on your current application.

Dress appropriately for the interview.

Do not be late for the interview.

Common mistakes

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Almost 95 percent of questions will be from the application form that you filled.

◦ Why are you going to the U.S.?◦ Where do you study in Pakistan?◦ Why that particular institute for electives?◦ How long will you stay there?◦ Who is paying for the trip?◦ What does your sponsor do?◦ Where will you stay in the U.S.?

Common Interview Questions

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Never ever overstay.

In fact nowadays do not overstay the time

period, that you mentioned in form DS160.

This year a lot of J1 visas were denied on

the aforementioned basis.

Overstay

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Visa applications of male candidates undergo administrative processing or security clearance or whatever you may call it.

Female applicants are usually spared of this torture.

During administrative processing, if you want to travel to some other country you may call the consulate for return of passport and that does not affect your case.

Administrative Processing

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Passport NIC AMEX receipt Visa application receipt

Medical School letter Medical School transcript

Elective program acceptance letter Housing letter.

Checklist for elective visas

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Bank statements Bank certificate Property documents (if any) Income tax return (if the sponsor owns a

business) Job certificate (if sponsor is employed)

You may take your high school educational credentials.

Checklist for elective visas

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Most common cause is lack of ties.

If a lie is caught.

Previous overstay.

Rejections

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The truth is when the policy stiffens they may

reject you for stupid reasons. So just need to

be careful and leave the rest on God.

You may reapply again after the rejection if

your case has somehow changed.

Rejections

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Thank you!!!