by Lori Ramos

There is a tremendous amount of mythology and legend bouncing around the internet “echo chambers” about how to prepare for the U.S. residency match, mostly because the vocabulary involved, the cultural nuances, and the complexities at every stage of the process. It can be confusing and overwhelming. In this article we will lead you through a no-nonsense, jargon-free introduction to planning for the U.S. residency match and building a competitive application. We will cover preparation components and key issues, how to prepare a timeline flow chart for yourself, and some information on each component. Subsequent articles will exam each component in more detail.

As you begin thinking about seeking a position in a US residency program, first and foremost you must remember that this process is essentially a job search. It is critical to incorporate key job search strategies with the strategies you will use for applying to a training program. You should also understand that there is considerable risk involved in this process. These risks include large expenditures of money, time and energy, and there is no guarantee that you will be successful. Also the differences in the US economy vs. developing countries can make it even more expensive.

– A short Guide by Rizwan Khan

Overview:

by Nikhil Madhuripan

I just received my then year multiple entry B1/B2 from the Chennai consulate and I wanted to place on record my thanks to all the contributors on Umartariq.com and Dr. Umar for this wonderful resource.

I’ll just sum up my experience as there is not much of a need to go through it in detail again. I based my preparation solely on umartariq.com and immihelp. You could also refer path2usa (I didn’t use it). I went through all visa guidance and comments, and they help immensely to feel prepared. 

Visa fee is to be paid at designated HDFC

DS-160 is to be filled from the link, and interview is to be scheduled from the link.

Immihelp has a guidance page for filling DS-160 in the link.

I will walk through my Chennai interview in some detail as it might help someone out.

I arrived at the airport and it is around 12 km to the embassy. By bus- No 18a will take you to a stop near Gemini circle on Mount road(Anna salai). Auto rickshaw can be had at around Rs 175/- after haggling. If by bus, after arriving you can take an auto and request them to take you to a hotel if you have not already booked (it is best to book early as hotels near the consulate might be full). I stayed at Century residency opposite the consulate.