Is college enrollment considered a strong tie?

[gregcrs2 1,778]

15 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

This doesn't sound legit. 

Actually, they assist medical students in applying for a visa.  Which really doesn't mean much because they cannot apply for the student.

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Just now, gregcrs2 said:

Actually, they assist medical students in applying for a visa.  Which really doesn't mean much because they cannot apply for the student.

B1 is not a student visa.

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Just now, Jorgedig said:

B1 is not a student visa.

Yes, but they can get B visa for the purpose of clinical rotation.  It is quite cost absorbent to do clinical rotation in the US for an international student from a third world country.  

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1 minute ago, gregcrs2 said:

Yes, but they can get B visa for the purpose of clinical rotation.  It is quite cost absorbent to do clinical rotation in the US for an international student from a third world country.  

Cost absorbent?

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

11 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

B1 is not a student visa.

I’m assuming it’s something like this

 

http://myattorneyusa.com/b1-visas-for-medical-clerkships-and-observing-businessvocational-activities

 

4 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

Yes, but they can get B visa for the purpose of clinical rotation.  It is quite cost absorbent to do clinical rotation in the US for an international student from a third world country.  

what do you mean exactly? Cost effective for the US hospital? (Seeing as part of the visa condition is the student can’t be paid. Seems expensive for the foreign student though?)

 

Edited May 24, 2020 by SusieQQQ

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10 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Of course it is.  Pretty sure the AMA is not the one "helping" people get B1s for "clinical rotations" in the USA.

But the resource for international medical students through the AMA provides an invitation letter that outlines the program and schedule he will be following while here that he can present at his interview. 

[gregcrs2 1,778]

Just now, Jorgedig said:

Cost absorbent?

Meant to type exorbitant!    About the equivalent of one years medical student tuition in Ukraine for about a month of clinical rotation in the US.

[ihaveablackcloud 2]

Just now, SusieQQQ said:

I’m assuming it’s something like this

 

http://myattorneyusa.com/b1-visas-for-medical-clerkships-and-observing-businessvocational-activities

 

what do you mean exactly? Cost effective for the US hospital? (Seeing as part of the visa condition is the student can’t be paid)

 

Thank you for your responses. I feel attacked by everyone else. I just asked a simple question that has turned into suspicion about my motivations which are 100% legitimate. I shouldn’t have to explain myself.

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1 minute ago, gregcrs2 said:

Meant to type exorbitant!    About the equivalent of one years medical student tuition in Ukraine for about a month of clinical rotation in the US.

Now convert that into Zim dollars and it becomes even more exorbitant. 

 

 

2 minutes ago, ihaveablackcloud said:

But the resource for international medical students through the AMA provides an invitation letter that outlines the program and schedule he will be following while here that he can present at his interview. 

That gives him a reason to come. The interviewing officer will also want to see his reason to return. 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

4 minutes ago, ihaveablackcloud said:

Thank you for your responses. I feel attacked by everyone else. I just asked a simple question that has turned into suspicion about my motivations which are 100% legitimate. I shouldn’t have to explain myself.

 

Don’t take it personally. These forums are full of people who come to “visit” a USC SO and then “suddenly” decide to marry and adjust status. So suspicions always arise in these type of threads. The fact that you have a parallel thread asking about a spouse visa reinforces those suspicions. 

Edited May 24, 2020 by SusieQQQ

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13 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

I’m assuming it’s something like this

 

http://myattorneyusa.com/b1-visas-for-medical-clerkships-and-observing-businessvocational-activities

 

what do you mean exactly? Cost effective for the US hospital? (Seeing as part of the visa condition is the student can’t be paid. Seems expensive for the foreign student though?)

 

I'm not sure what the benefit would even be for the US hospital, since it sounds like it is much more of an observational role than hands-on.

 

So can CBP give >6 months at POE for a B visa?

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3 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

 

Don’t take it personally. These forums are full of people who come to “visit” a USC SO and then “suddenly” decide to marry and adjust status. So suspicions always arise in these type of threads. The fact that you have a parallel thread asking about a spouse visa reinforces those suspicions. 

I mentioned in that other post it’s for future plans. I come from a very traditional family and it’s important to my father to meet the guy before I even consider marrying him. That’s why I asked that question. It’s a great opportunity for everyone to meet. We have absolutely no intention of being dishonest. If users on here want to believe otherwise then that’s fine. But I know from my end that I am being honest. 

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It is the Consulate that will be wondering what is going on. And they are the ones that matter.

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9 minutes ago, Boiler said:

It is the Consulate that will be wondering what is going on. And they are the ones that matter.

He has an invitation letter from the company, a letter from his dean outlining that this will be used toward his degree and he must return in order to graduate. The embassy website says that third country nationals are welcome to apply and that their ties to their current country of residence will be considered. He has a classmate from the same home country who was successful in obtaining the same visa for the same program. Other than that all we can do is hope. It says that they evaluate each case individually. 

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24 minutes ago, ihaveablackcloud said:

But the resource for international medical students through the AMA provides an invitation letter that outlines the program and schedule he will be following while here that he can present at his interview. 

It is my understanding that the AMA does not offer an invitation letter for clinical rotations.  It is the sponsoring organization that does it.  They do not directly provide the medical student with a visa and cannot guarantee visa eligibility.  What they provide is a B1 visa invitation but the student is ultimately responsible for going through the United States Consulate for approval.