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height:375.0pt'> <td width=720 valign=top style='width:7.5in;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in; height:375.0pt'> <p class=center><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:maroon'>Visa and I20<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <div style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'> <div class=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <hr size=5 width="100%" noshade color="#99cc00" align=center> </div> </div> <p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p>Go through the <a href="http://www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/oie/">OIE website</a>. This information may be old. Its here for reference purpose only.</p> <ol start=1 type=I> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Can I accept admission at different <span class=SpellE>univs</span>? <o:p></o:p></span></li> <ol start=1 type=a> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Technically yes, ethically no. But then obviously there would be cases where you have to accept before a deadline and you are waiting for the result from your dream university. Just inform the <span class=SpellE>univs</span> ASAP and take all the I-20s to your Visa interview, <span class=SpellE><span class=GramE>esp</span></span> the one using which you took the Visa date. <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> About the acceptance and then deferring thing, I do not recommend it as good practice. Make a single crisp decision and follow it. However, if you must, there must be ways to work it out. For e.g. you will get multiple I-20s and then you can take both to consulate during your VISA interview. There is some documentation about it on some websites too.  RK <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol> <ol start=1 type=I> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>How long does it take for CMU to send the I-20? <o:p></o:p></span></li> <ol start=1 type=a> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> I-20 comes back within 2-3 weeks after you send your documents.  RK <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> Follow this <span class=SpellE>algo</span>  <o:p></o:p></span></li> <ol start=1 type=i> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>If you get Acceptance <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Mail/Fax in your acceptance confirmation <span class=SpellE><span class=GramE>asap</span></span>. You should have done this by now if you are coming to CMU this fall. <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Arrange finance stuff and send it to department. <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Wait for I-20 <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>When you get i-20, try to get Visa dates. Keep trying and you'll get it. Take whatever you get. (Monday morning and Friday are the same. They <span class=SpellE>dont</span> do stupid stuff with your career due to their mood :)) Tentatively all of the above would be done by June end or July mid. Make your Visa documents and put them together properly. Go get it. <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Start discussing with everyone about the flight you want to take. Better to come in groups. As soon as you get visa, book tickets. Will take about a week or so to get confirmations etc, but you <span class=SpellE>ll</span> get it. Inform this board about date of arrival etc. We <span class=SpellE>ll</span> try to get you temporary accommodation for few days after you arrive. Start searching community housing / craigslist for houses before you leave <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>. Short list 2-3 such that you are sure you <span class=SpellE>ll</span> pick one of those. (All steps of 6 go parallel) <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Get currency. Pack up (Its ok to pack a bottle of sealed <span class=SpellE>achaar</span>. More questions like this can be answered later). Get set. <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Reach <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Pittsburgh</st1:place></st1:City>. We <span class=SpellE>ll</span> put a lot of details this time for instructions on things to do when you get to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Pittsburgh</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Airport</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Settle in.  RK <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> I-20 comes in 10-20 days after you send in your documents. If it doesn t come after 20 days, <span class=GramE>its</span> good to call your department's graduate coordinator and/or OIE. They are pretty helpful and <span class=SpellE>dont</span> do <span class=SpellE>sarkari</span> stuff like putting your papers down in the pile if you bug them :) Universities, acceptance, Visa, I-20, all this are independent from each other and all serve their own roles. One may be a requirement for the other, but they <span class=SpellE>dont</span> pass on opinion in between saying ok I accepted this guy, so you don t etc. Although that theory is a good way of justifying why you and me got rejects from other places, it s not true. -RK <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <ol start=2 type=I> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-themecolor:accent3;mso-themeshade: 128'><span style='font-family:Arial'>The Student Information Form I have to fill and send in order to obtain an I-20 requires me to send financial proofs. The form has a calculation for the 12-month min amt that needs to be shown. I am able to show an amount (with the help of ECE, CMU support + personal funds) which is more than the minimum required by a couple of thousand dollars. I need to know that is this sufficient, or do I show more (affidavits of financial support from family members) to make the I-20 procedure easy? Or is it sufficient (for I-20) to show even a little more than the min amt? PS: I am presently asking for proofs for 'I-20' and not for Visa. <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <ol start=2 type=I> <ol start=1 type=a> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> For getting the I-20, as long as you show funding equal (or more) than what is required (as mentioned) you are good. I think you need to show extra funds for spouses but that must be mentioned on the estimates page. Basically, when <span class=GramE>your i</span>-20 comes in, they will mention estimates expense cost on the document. And they need you to show that your funds equal that amount, because if you cant show that funds, your VISA will definitely be refused and that mean <span class=SpellE>OIE's</span> I-20 is wasted which costs them quite some money. -RK <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol> <ol start=1 type=I> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>What is the amount that one should show in bank for getting I20? Is it the complete $70,000 or would any thing less do? <o:p></o:p></span></li> <ol start=1 type=a> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> The key trouble causer when your documents are short of required funding is the US Consulate when you get your VISA. CMU doesn t really have a big problem with it. But realize this. Getting you an I-20 costs CMU quite some <span class=GramE>money,</span> and CMU wouldn t want to spend that money if it feels that you are going to waste the I-20 by getting rejected at the VISA office. Primary reason for being rejected for VISA is lack of funds. So, <span class=GramE>its</span> advisable to show funds as mentioned in the documents because that what Office of International Education (who issues I-20) has to mention on the I-20. You can always mail OIE for more specific questions and they are pretty helpful.  RK <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> Nothing can deny you VISA if your papers speak the right things. -RK <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <ol start=2 type=I> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>I am admitted into MISM. Are there any chances of getting funding from the <span class=SpellE>univ</span>? Currently I do not have any. <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <ol start=2 type=I> <ol start=1 type=a> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> MISM doesn t have any RA sort of funding. 1-2 toppers are able to get TA-ships in their 3rd or 4th semesters. Other than that you can get campus jobs which can cover part of your living expense and finally you have summer internship. But you cannot mention these sources in your financial statement as you have a letter from the employer right now to prove it. -RK <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <ol start=1 type=I> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> In the international student information form...it has been mentioned that we need to show the minimum amount of around US$45,000 for the first year expenses. If someone shows that amount, will CMU admin think that he/she does not need aid and shall not be able to get RA-ship? <o:p></o:p></span></li> <ol start=1 type=a> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> See things like this. CMU (or the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States</st1:place></st1:country-region>) is not an individual person. It s made up of several (thousands) of agents who are running around doing their jobs. So there is a different guy who is concerned with checking if you deposited your fees <span class=GramE>There</span> is another guy who sees if the forms you submit has the required finances mentioned in it. There is a bunch of guys who are <span class=SpellE>are</span> concerned with deciding whether to fund you or not Now none of these agents have much to do with each other except throwing errors on occasions like &quot;Fees not submitted&quot;, &quot;I-20 not up to date&quot;. So in this view of things, you submission of what finances you show (to the Admin agent) have nothing to what funding you get (from the specific Faculty).  RK <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <ol start=2 type=I> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Documents Required for Visa interview (suggested list from our experience) <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <ol start=2 type=I> <ol start=1 type=a> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Must haves: <o:p></o:p></span></li> <ol start=1 type=i> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>HDFC fee receipt (with stickers) and SEVIS fee receipt (No other monetary payment is required) <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Passport <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>DS 156, 157 &amp; 158 forms <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>I-20 <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Should haves: <o:p></o:p></span></li> <ol start=1 type=i> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Letter from CMU (mentioning scholarship amt if applicable) <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>College degree &amp; mark sheet <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Personal funds proofs <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>GRE, TOEFL score sheets <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Proof of real estate investments by you or your parents - making them believe that you will come back. <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Marriage certificate and marriage album (incase of accompanying dependants) <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol> </ol> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <ol start=3 type=I> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt; text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>While taking the date for your Visa interview, I d suggest use Internet Explorer. No, I have not been paid by Microsoft. But I had a tough time using Firefox last year. <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>I would like to request suggestions from people about the chances of jeopardy to the visa application if an elder sibling is in US. As for my case, my elder brother has graduated from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Univ.</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">XYZ</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> and now is doing his OPT. He is still on F1 status. The doubt that I have is if I mention his presence in US, will this affect my chances of getting a visa? Does the visa office have the records of addresses? As my brother while filing his tax returns for this year has mentioned my present address. I would like to get your suggestion over the same as DS-156 requires the information about siblings to be filled over it. <o:p></o:p></span></li> <ol start=1 type=a> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> I know of a person studying in CMU who didn t hide this information. It would be good if you are able to get a photocopy of your bro's passport (with visa stamped on it)<span class=GramE>,</span> so that they can verify that he is a no-problem immigrant. This is the input <span class=SpellE>i</span> got from my friend. <span class=SpellE><span class=GramE>i</span></span> am sure you don t have to worry about such things. Coming to a good school like CMU is a big plus point in getting a visa easily. All your other documents of financial support etc should be correct. I personally believe that you should keep all your records as clean and hassle free as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> Personally, <span class=SpellE>i</span> prefer to keep it clean and truthful. Just fill you form with all details truthfully. Look at things this way: What can you do? <o:p></o:p></span></li> <ol start=1 type=i> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Ask you brother to leave US so that you can go and study there (NOT-FEASIBLE) <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Lie in the forms (NOT-A-GOOD-IDEA) <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo6;tab-stops:list 1.5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Fill in the right thing and face it (WORKS). <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol> </ol> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Do understand that having a sibling in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> doesn t mean that you can t go. It s just a possibility. He is here as lawful tax paying resident, and I don t quite see a problem with that. Perjury is a punishable crime and verification of that guarantees you won t get a VISA (ever). Although the possibility of verification is small, I wouldn t go with this. Make other aspects of your case solid. You are going to CMU; you have solid financial documents and no <span class=SpellE>wishy</span>-squishy stuff there, good scores, great records, well done documents. Go get it. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ol start=5 type=I> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>I submitted my financial docs to OIE just recently, waiting for the I20. I booked my date using another <span class=SpellE>univ's</span> I20. I've been told that <span class=SpellE>i</span> can change the DS 156-158 forms to the CMU I20 once <span class=SpellE>i</span> get that. <span class=GramE>but</span> <span class=SpellE>i</span> don t know the exact procedure yet.... <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> <ol start=5 type=I> <ol start=1 type=a> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo7;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'> It is possible to change the details of your university after you book your date. I just changed my visa details from another university to CMU yesterday and this is how <span class=GramE>its</span> done! <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.5in;mso-text-indent-alt: -.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family: Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>a.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:Arial'>Visit <span class=SpellE>www.vfs-usa.co.in</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.5in;mso-text-indent-alt: -.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family: Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>b.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:Arial'>Click on Apply for non-immigrant visa keep going until u see a screen which provides you with the following options. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ol start=5 type=I> <ol start=1 type=a> <ol start=2 type=i> <ol start=1 type=1> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level4 lfo8;tab-stops:list 2.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Create new application <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level4 lfo8;tab-stops:list 2.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Retrieve/Modify a saved application <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level4 lfo8;tab-stops:list 2.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>Download details of current appointment. <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol> </ol> </ol> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.5in;mso-text-indent-alt: -.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family: Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>c.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:Arial'>Click on modify a saved application link and enter your details (passport no., HDFC barcode no. etc), after this you will be able to see the four forms you have already completed. Click on the form you want to edit and do all the changes necessary. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:1.25in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <ol start=6 type=I> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>ECNR on passport? <o:p></o:p></span></li> <ol start=1 type=a> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo8;tab-stops:list 1.0in'><span style='font-family:Arial'>ECNR stands for &quot;Emigration Check Not Required&quot;. It is like a qualification u bear on your passport on the basis on one or more of the many 'achievements' like - holding a degree from a reputed college - paying income tax at least once  etc <span class=GramE>At</span> the time of passport issuance, one has to provide any of these simple proofs to get ECNR. I didn t have it initially as I got my passport made when I was in school (I will be school once again though in a few months :) Do not get tensed if u do not have ECNR on <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><span class=SpellE>ur</span></st1:place></st1:City> passport as <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ol> </ol> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.5in;mso-text-indent-alt: -.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family: Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>a.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:Arial'>Traveling to US does NOT require ECNR (But still it is a suggested thing to have as it is required when you go to Thai, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Malaysia</st1:country-region>, <span class=SpellE>S'pore</span>, <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Mauritius</st1:place></st1:country-region>, etc... So u may easily require it anytime in future). <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.5in;mso-text-indent-alt: -.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family: Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>b.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:Arial'>It takes 1 day to get it done from a passport office (Though a little crowded place, ECNR is by far the easiest thing u can get done at the passport office. I personally got it done in 1 day from Ghaziabad Passport office). <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.5in;mso-text-indent-alt: -.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family: Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>c.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:Arial'>All recent passports are by default ECNR.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-family:Arial'> <hr size=5 width="70%" noshade color="#ff9900" align=center> </span></div> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-family:Arial'><a href="../info.html">&lt;Back to the info page&gt;</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></i></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/~igsa/">&lt;Back to IGSA Home page&gt;</a></span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> </div> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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