Visa Application
AAA CAN ASSIST YOU IN GETTING A B-1 VISA
We will give suitable candidates placement and visa invitation letters after acceptance into one of our programs. This letter, which is addressed to the Consul General, summarizes the main idea of your clinical experience and can be used to begin the visa application process at the US Consulate in your place of residence. You must bring the B-1 visa invitation letter and any supporting documentation with you to your interview so that they can be reviewed.
Visa Information
APPLYING FOR A U.S. VISA
Visitors must obtain a U.S. visa in order to enter the country. If the visitor qualifies, AAA can help with this by supplying a B-1 visa invitation letter for their clinical rotation.
Medical students who have permission from their schools can participate in their elective rotations through AAA. Medical students can take part in practical rotations and observer ships, however graduates can only take part in observer ships if they have completed the USMLE Step 1 exam. Also, this group is qualified for practical rotations.
What to Know About the B-1 Visa
For commercial, professional, scientific, and educational purposes, individuals are granted a B-1 visa. Depending on the nation of origin, this sort of visa often allows travelers to stay in the United States for up to six months. You may need to travel back to your home country before your visa expires and get a new, valid visa if you will be finishing a rotation or several rotations that will last longer than the time it is valid.
To apply for a B-1 visa you must
- Complete form DS-160 online
- Pay the $160 visa application fee
- Schedule a visa interview
You must possess the following in order to qualify for a B-1 invitation letter through AAA
Letter from Dean or Diploma
Passport
Receipt of Reservation Deposit
Scheduled Visa Interview
VISA INTERVIEW
GETTING READY FOR THE VISA INTERVIEW
Visitors must apply for and schedule a visa interview in order to obtain a U.S. visa in order to enter the country. Although they could be difficult to get, this should be scheduled well in advance of the start date of the rotation. Reapplication and visa refusal are both options. It is critical to be well-prepared if you want to improve your chances of getting a visa. This entails supplying the necessary paperwork and conducting oneself in a respectful and professional manner.
Advice for Conduct and Professionalism
You should aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the interview stated start time on the day of the interview. The interview can be cancelled if you are late. Similar to the dress code required for your rotation, you should be wearing clean, pressed business casual clothing. Moreover, one should maintain good personal hygiene.
Visa Refusal
Even when accompanied by a B-1 invitation letter from AAA, visa acceptance is not assured. Visas can be refused for a number of reasons, such as an incomplete visa application, missing supporting documents, a lack of cash to cover the trip, prior convictions, and indications of unintentional or deliberate visa fraud. By supplying any missing or extra paperwork, a denial for insufficient documentation can be resolved. If you are worried that your application for a visa might be rejected, AAA advises speaking with an immigration lawyer before you submit it.
You must bring physical copies of the following to your interview along with your online application, which may require you to submit documents.
- AAA's B-1 invitation letter
- Evidence of desire to depart the United States after the rotation
- Evidence of the cash required for the rotation
- Degree or official transcripts (if a graduate)
- Evidence of the cash required for the rotation
- A letter from the dean approving the rotation (if you are still a student).
- Payment of the application fee received
- Confirmation page for the DS-160 form
- Image for visa (properly formatted)
- CV or Resume
- Any extra conditions imposed by your consulate