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  • Visa query for medical electives

    I am a final year medical student and I intend to attend medical electives in the US.
    I applied for B1/B2 visa with my family for tourism purposes and got approved in the first week of October 2019. We have a lot of previous travel history. At the interview, we said that we are planning to visit the US for 15 days for tourism.
    The interviewer asked me what I do and I informed him that I am final year medical student. He didn't ask me whether I am planning for USMLE or not. I didn't tell him about the elective because by then I had only a single acceptance letter for electives which was for March 2020, and I was unsure whether I'll be attending it or not.
    I recently received another acceptance letter for February 2020. I am awaiting more letters.
    My parents wish to travel for tourism for 2 weeks, while I intend to stay for around 4 months (depending on my electives and my Step2CS exam).
    I want to inform the embassy regarding my situation as I feel that it might create problems later on (when and if I apply for J1 visa later) if I don't clear it up.
    Kindly advise on how to approach

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    For now just visit for tourism purpose & leave USA in 2 weeks as originally planned & then apply for J1, then do your electives.
    - I am not an Attorney, hence not giving any legal advice. Just sharing MY opinion with an intent to help others.

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      Originally posted by Libra_14 View Post
      For now just visit for tourism purpose & leave USA in 2 weeks as originally planned & then apply for J1, then do your electives.

      Electives can only be done on a B1/B2 visa. I intend to do them during Jan-Apr 2020.
      J1 Visa is required for the MD programme, so I'll be needing the J1 Visa after March 2021 (provided I get it in the first try)

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