Visa Application FAQ-Summer

5/21/2018 Visa Application FAQ-Summer

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BRAZIL SCIENTIFIC

MOBILITY PROGRAM

FAQs about J-1 Visa Application and Form DS-2019

Updated as of M

1st, 20 14 .


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A.Form DS-2019

What address/primary site of activity do I use for my Form DS-160?

Your Primary Site of Activity on your current Form DS-2019 is IIE (809 UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017). This

is just for your visa interview on the week of May 19th

as it will be updated at a later date. For your Form

DS-160 please use the address of your U.S. host institution listed on your Terms of Appointment.

How do I access my Form DS-2019?

You can only access a COPY of your Form DS-2019 electronically. You will receive the original Form DS-

2019 during the visa week that you are scheduled for.

By now, you should know how to access your Grantee Portal. Please log in to your portal account

(http://mycusthelp.info/IIE), go to Programs, and click on your IIE ID number (as stated on your most

recent Terms of Appointment), and download your DS-2019 COPY.

Why are the start and end dates on my Form DS-2019 different than the start and end dates on my

Terms of Appointment?

Again, the purpose of this specific Form DS-2019 is for your visa interview on the week of May 19th

and for

you to enter the United States. We will amend your DS-2019 so that it will match your current Terms of

Appointment (TOA) while you are in the U.S. For now, you should plan your arrival based on the dates on

your TOA.

What is the Exchange Visitor Program Number?

You will need this number to apply for your J-1 Visa. The Program Number for your program is

P-3-00006. This number is the same for every BSMP student who has visa sponsorship through IIE.

What is my SEVIS Number?

This number is found at the top right hand corner of the Form DS-2019 and starts with letter N followed

by 10 (ten) digits. This number is unique for each Exchange Visitor.
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When will I receive my original Form DS-2019?

You must pick up your ORGINAL Form DS-2019 at the address below for the location you selected in your

Terms of Appointment. You must have your original Form DS-2019 prior to attending your J-1 visa

interview at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy. You must adhere to the schedule below. No exceptions or

accommodations will be made. Students with the first names that begin with the letters A through J, can

only go during the hours of 8AM-12PM at the pickup locations below during those specific times. Students

with the first names that begin with the letters K through Z, should only go during the hours of 1PM-4PM.

Example: A student whose name is Eduardo da Silvawould go to pick up his DS-2019 between 8AM-12PM. A student whose name is Rodrigo de Souzawould go to pick up his DS-2019 between 1PM-4PM.

Please understand that there is limited space availability in some of the centers below and that this

proposed schedule is meant to ensure an efficient process in the distribution of Forms DS-2019 for

hundreds of BSMP students.

U.S.Embassy/Consulate

Name of IIERepresentative

Address Available times for Form DS-2019 Pickup

Brasilia Chris Fenner

Casa Thomas Jefferson

FilialAsa Norte

SGAN 606 Modulo BAsa Norte

Brasilia, Distrito Federal CEP:

70840060

May 19:First Name letters A-J, 8AM-12PM. First Name leK-Z, 1PM-4PM.

May 20:First Name letters A-J, 8AM-12PM. First Name le

K-Z, 1PM-4PM.May 21:First Name letters A-J, 8AM-12PM. First Name leK-Z, 1PM-4PM.


May 23:First Name letters A-Z, 8AM-2PM.

Recife Khadija Moorehead

ABA - Associao Brasil Amrica

Av. Conselheiro Rosa e Silva,

1510

Aflitos, Recife CEP: 52020-220




K-Z, 1PM-4PM.May 22:First Name letters A-Z, 8AM-12PM.May 23:First Name letters A-Z, 8AM-12PM.

Rio deJaneiro

Elizabeth Howard

SEE LAST PAGE (MULTIPLE

LOCATIONS)

Nosso endereo:

R. Marqus de So Vicente, 225

Ed. Padre Leonel Franca (prdio

do Restaurante Couve-Flor) -

sala 55 - Gvea.

Telefone para contato: 21 3527-1457






K-Z, 1PM-5PM.

Sao Paulo Shawn Patton

Unidade Chcara Santo Antnio

Rua Umberto Caputi, 65

(antiga Rua Brasiliense)

04729-110 - So Paulo/SP







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How early can I arrive at my U.S. host institution?

All J-1 exchange visitors are allowed to enter the U.S. up to 30 days prior to the start date on the Form DS-

2019 but no earlier than the J-1 visa issue date. We strongly recommend that you make sure that you

have insurance coverage if you intend on arriving before your program start date. Please see our website

for more information on Travelers Health Insurance:http://www.iie.org/Programs/Brazil-Scientific-

Mobility/Current-Students/Health-Insurance

B.Biometric Appointment (CASV) and J-1 Visa Interview

Do I need to make an appointment for my biometric information appointment and J-1 visa interview?

Your BSMP Group is required to schedule the biometric appointment for the week of May 19th

. The table

below is meant to help you plan in advance:

Timeline: Scheduling must be done NO LATER THAN May 15th

, 2014.

U.S.Embassy/Consulate

Biometric Appointment

(CASV) Dates (ChooseONE) J-1 Visa Interview at U.S. Embassy/Consulate

BrasiliaMay 19th, May 20th, May

21st, May 22nd, or May

23rd

Will be held at the Embassy the day of your CASV appointment at

2 PM.

Recife

May 19th, May 20th, May


23rd

Will be held the day of your CASV appointment. The time of your

J-1 visa interview at the Consulate will be assigned to you during

your CASV appointment.

Rio de Janeiro



23rd

7:30AM, 8:00AM, 8:30AM,

or 9:00AM availability for

all days.

If you select a 7:30 AM or 8 AM CASV appointment, your J-1 Visa

interview will take place at 1 PM on the same day of your CASV

appointment.

If you select an 8:30 AM or 9 AM CASV appointment, your J-1

Visa interview will take place at 2 PM on the same day of your

CASV appointment.

Sao Paulo



23rd

10AM-12PM availability for

all days.

If your CASV appointment is between 10AM and 11AM, then

your J-1 Visa interview will take place at 1 PM on the same day of


If your CASV appointment is between 11AM and 12AM, then

your J-1 Visa interview will take place at 2 PM on the same day of


What should I bring with me to my J-1 visa interview?

You arerequiredto have your ORIGINAL Form DS-2019for your J-1 visa interview. You must alsobring

the following with you:

ORIGINAL current passport

Application for Non-immigrant Visa Form DS-160

SEVIS I-901 Fee Payment Receipt

Any previous U.S. visas in your current or expired passport or a copy

In addition to the above, we recommend that you bring:

BSMP Terms of Appointment and Special Instructions

Any documentation you may have received from U.S. host institution
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Copies of BSMP application materials (application, transcripts, diplomas, letters of

recommendation, etc.)

Who is responsible for paying for and arranging my travels to my biometric information appointment

and J-1 visa interview?

BSMP students are fully responsible for paying for and arranging travels to and from Visa Days.

Who will pay the SEVIS I-901 fee and Visa Application Fee (MRV)?

Neither IIE nor CAPES/CNPq is responsible for paying the above fees. BSMP students must pay for the

US$160 Visa Application fee (MRV) and the US$180 SEVIS I-901 fee with personal funds.

On the Form DS-160, I am asked about the Person/Entity paying for my trip. What should I select? Is the

entity CAPES, IIE or my Host Institution?

Please select OTHER COMPANY/ORGANIZATION. CAPESis the Entity that is paying for your trip.

I made an error on my Form DS-160 after I have submitted it. What should I do?

Please see the U.S. Department of States FAQ section on the DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Application

Form.http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4401.html

Can I bring personal items to the Consulate, such as a cell phone and backpack?

As per the instructions stated on the Brazil U.S. Embassy website, for security reasons, visa applicants are

not allowed to enter the Consulates or the Embassy grounds with bags (with the exception of one smal l

purse), cell phones or any other electronic devices.http://brazil.usembassy.gov/service/contact-info-/-

hours/brasilia.html

C.J-1 Visa

If I already have a Tourist Visa (B-1/B-2), can I use it to enter the U.S.?

No. Under no circumstances should you apply for or enter the U.S. with a B-1/B-2 visa or any other type of

visa. You must enter the U.S. with a J-1 visa.

Will I get a multiple entry J-1 visa?

The decision of whether you are granted a multiple entry visa is at the discretion of the U.S. Visa Consular

Officer who will interview you.

My J-1 visa expires earlier than the end date on my Form DS-2019 or Terms of Appointment. What

should I do?

Should your visa expire while you are in the U.S., you will not need to renew it as long as you have a valid

Form DS-2019 and do not plan on traveling outside the U.S. or its territories. Please note that your J-1 visa

start and end dates are not determined by IIE, but rather by the U.S. Visa Consular Officer.
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D.Miscellaneous

Do I have to bring health records with me on visa day?

While the U.S. Consulate may not require documentation regarding your health or immunizations, you

should be prepared to provide this information to your U.S. host institution. Many institutions require

proof of immunizations prior to course registration. If you have any pre-existing conditions, you must

inform IIE so we can make sure you have appropriate health insurance coverage and assistance. A pre-

existing condition is any condition which (i) originated prior to your effective date of coverage or (ii) you

received consultation/treatment/medication from a physician about prior to your effective date of

coverage. It is recommended that you have all necessary dental care or immunizations completed prior to

your departure.

I paid the SEVIS I-901 fee when I applied for an F-1 visa. Do I have to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee again?

Yes. You must pay this fee again. Please visit this link for more information on the SEVIS fee:

http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq3.htm

Who is paying for my travels to the United States?

As part of your BSMP scholarship, CAPES/CNPq will provide you with funds for your transportation from

Brazil to your host instituion and your return to Brazil after the completion of your authorized program. If

you have any questions regarding funding or arranging travel please contact your representative at

CAPES/CNPq.
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FOR STUDENTS THAT SIGNED UP FOR RIO DE JANEIRO. PLEASE READ.

O EducationUSA o rgo oficial do governo americano para estudos nos Estados Unidos. Nosso

trabalho promover a educao nos EUA e por isso que estamos apoiando o IIE (Institute of

International Education) na distribuio dos formulrios DS-2019 nas semanas de 19 a 23 de maio e de

26 a 30 de maio. O EducationUSA est localizado dentro do campus da PUC-Rio (Pontifcia Universidade

Catlica do Rio de Janeiro), na Gvea. A distribuio dos formulrios se dar em vrias sala dentro do

campus da PUC-Rio, por isso abaixo segue o quadro de dias e salas onde retirar o formulrio, alm domapa para ajudar na identificao dos prdios.

EducationUSA PUC-Rio

Nosso endereo:

R. Marqus de So Vicente, 225

Ed. Padre Leonel Franca (prdio do Restaurante Couve-Flor) - sala 55 - Gvea.

Telefone para contato: 21 3527-1457

Horrio de Funcionamento: de 08:00 s 12:00 e de 13:00 s 17:00 (o escritrio fecha para o almoo de

12:00 s 13:00)

Evite vir de carro para PUC-Rio, pois devido obra da linha 4 do Metr Rio,as vagas noestacionamento so preferenciais para alunos, professores e funcionrios. Em ltimo caso, opte pelosestacionamentos do Shopping Gvea Trade Center ou Shopping da Gvea, localizados na Rua Marquesde So Vicente. Aqui na PUC-Rio, h um terminal rodovirio com vrias opes de nibus e os doisnibus do Metr (Ipanema e Botafogo) fazem ponto final no terminal. Para quem vem de txi aentrada principal fica pela Av. Padre Leonel Franca, ao lado do Planetrio. Consulte o link para mais

informaes de acesso PUC-Rio: http://www.puc-rio.br/sobrepuc/campus/acessos/

Ateno sala onde retirar o seu formulrio DS-2019.

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MANH- Sala de

Treinamento do RH

(embaixo do Ginsio)

TARDE- EducationUSA(Prdio: Padre Leonel

Franca)

EducationUSA

(Prdio: Padre

Leonel Franca)

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