Steps for J1 Visa: Step by Step procedure for J1 visa processing:Following are the 16 steps to get your J1 VISAStep-1:Get the Letter of offer either by post or by fax.Step-2:Sign the letter of offer and make photocopies of itStep-3:Get the statement of needSTATEMENT OF NEED: (for indians)Essentials:1.Photocopy of signed letter of offer2.Covering letter or requisition letter3.Photocopy of your passport name page4.written assurance letterApproximate duration:takes anywhere between 2 days to a week.Step-4: To get form DS-2019 from ECFMG..Follow the steps..Read the fact sheet and go through the application materials under ESVP in the webpagewww.ecfmg.orgStep-5: Take a print out of the application materials fromwww.ecfmg.org/evsp/evspicln.pdfStep-6: Fill section-A of the application form only.One clarification: 10.Health and Accident insurance.Mostly this is sponsored by Hospital.if not we have to purchase private coverage.How to do it? Any Inputs will be appreciated.Check with the program coordinator.Step-7: Prepare the following Documents:1.Signed Letter of offer2.Application form for initial sponsorship(with section-A filled)3.Statement of need4.Current C.V (it is preferable to use new one,as it requires history to date..ERAS cv may not be up to date)5.Copy of passport name page6.200$ administrative fee(check or Money order payable to 'ECFMG'..or else pay by credit card..www.ecfmg.org-OASIS-Financial account summary-Make a payment On-line)7.Return Airbill for expedited delivery to the TPL(mostly Program Co-ordinator) How to get this????..plz add if you know it..8.if you have any dependent,fill the J-2 dependent visasponsorship applicationSome Additional Documents which the programcoordinator may ask forsaddo not mail originals)1.Medical school transcript2.Medical school diploma3.Ecfmg certificate4.Dean's letter(if not included in ERAS file)5.Two letters of recommendation(if not included in ERAS file)Step-8: Send the above documents to the TPL(Program Coordinator) Not to the ECFMG.. Preferably by Courier as time is the key to get the DS-2019(as it takes 4-6 weeks). DHL gives 50% concession for University related services..takes generally 3-4 days to reach the program coordinator..Step-9: TPL(Program coordinator) will review the filled section-A and fill the section-B.It is they who send our application forms to ECFMG..Hope i'm right..Step-10: After 4-6 weeks,ECFMG will send our DS-2019 form to TPL(Program Coordinator)..It is for this purpose we have to send the return airbill so that it can reach the TPL faster..ECFMG is not authorised to release this directly to the applicant..Step-11: TPL will send the DS-2019 to us..Request TPL to send it by courier rather by regular mail..Step- 12: Pay DHS SEVIS FEE..log on towww.fmjfee.com..complete the electronic form I-901 and submit a credit card payment of 100$..it is a must before visa interview..Step-13: Fix an appointment for J-1 visa with the local US consulate throughwww.vfs-usa.co.in..Almost all of us will be eligible for emergency appointment as we will get our DS- 2019 by may end.Presently VFS in india is in a transition for 4-6 weeks as far as the emergency appointment is concerned.Hope this gets alright by may end..if notwrite to VFS and to US consulate seeking emergency appointment.There is no way you can fix an appointment now itself without having your DS-2019..So lets not be concerned about the lack of appointment slots during may and june..Step-14: Prior to confirming a visa interview appointment online or at any US Visa Application Centre, you need to pay the following fees and obtain a Visa FeeReceipt from HDFC Bank. When going to HDFC Bank, please carry with you a photocopy of the 1st page of the applicant's passportThe fees payable at HDFC Bank per passport are: -1.Visa Application Fee (MRV Fee): $100 in Indian Rupee equivalent at consular rate of exchange. Rupee amount at current rate of exchange (Rs. 46) is Rs 4,600/-This fee is payable in cash or by DD/HDFC Bank cheque favouring "US Embassy - Visa Fees". DDs issued by cooperative banks are not accepted.2.VFS' Service Charge: Rs 276/- (inclusive of Service Tax @ 10% and Education Cess Tax @ 0.2%)This fee is payable in cash or by DD/HDFC Bank cheque favouring "HDFC Bank a/c VFS". DDs issued by cooperative banks are not accepted.IMPORTANT: The fee receipt gets activated 2 working days from date of issue. Do not attempt to take an appointment till then.The above fees are not refundable. HDFC Bank's fee receipt can be used to make an appointment within 1 year from date of issue. The receipt is deemed as utilized once the interview has taken place, and cannot be used to make a subsequent appointment.3. Visa Issuance fee is not required for J-1 visaStep-15: Before appearing for interview ensure the following documents are with you..Mandatory Requirements:1. Valid passport. You are recommended to have passport valid for at least six months beyond your interview date.2. One photograph as per specification.3. Original signed form DS-1564.Original Form DS-1575.Original form DS-158 if applicable.6.Valid HDFC Bank visa fee receipt7.Interview appointment letterOther Documents:1. SEVIS generated Form DS-2019 in original, approved and signed by the University authority.2. Proof of payment of SEVIS Fee Receipt I-901, if applicable.3. Evidence of financial resources.4. If you are being funded by an Organization (Indian or American), a letter from the organization explaining what funding will be provided.5. Original Bachelor degree transcripts or high school diploma along with mark sheets from previous institutions attended.6.Letter of offer from the Program.Optional:USMLE evaluation sheetsECFMG certificateNo objection certificate from the present employerTravel ItineraryFor Dependents:1.Passport, visa fee receipt issued by HDFC Bank and interview appointment letter.2. Individual Form DS-2019 in original approved and signed by the University authority.3. A copy of the Form DS-2019 of the Principal Applicant.4. Photocopy of the principal applicant's valid visa (if applying separately).5. Original Marriage certificate (for spouse) along with your entire wedding photo album.6. Original Birth certificate (for each child).7. Additional financial resources to support the dependents.Step-16:Get Your visa stamped on your Passport..