Dear Rajiv,
I have two questions:
1. We are coming to the US for a few years as I have procured an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship in NY. My J-1 visa papers (DS-2019) have arrived. In the visa application questionnaire, there is a question, "Have you ever been denied an US visa?". In 1995, I applied for a visa with my Indian Passport and was denied. I have since given up my Indian passport & citizenship and now have a NZ citizenship & passport. I am a touch nervous to disclose this as this may be seen negatively. I assume that the database details will be updated every 10 years. Additionally, cross-referencing may not identify me as I am now a "Kiwi". Have I got the concepts correctly?
2. My wife will be coming on a J-2 visa. Once she completes the NCLEX examinations, will it be a nightmare for her to convert from a J-2 to an E-3?
We are keen to keep in touch with you.
Regards,
sesh
I have two questions:
1. We are coming to the US for a few years as I have procured an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship in NY. My J-1 visa papers (DS-2019) have arrived. In the visa application questionnaire, there is a question, "Have you ever been denied an US visa?". In 1995, I applied for a visa with my Indian Passport and was denied. I have since given up my Indian passport & citizenship and now have a NZ citizenship & passport. I am a touch nervous to disclose this as this may be seen negatively. I assume that the database details will be updated every 10 years. Additionally, cross-referencing may not identify me as I am now a "Kiwi". Have I got the concepts correctly?
2. My wife will be coming on a J-2 visa. Once she completes the NCLEX examinations, will it be a nightmare for her to convert from a J-2 to an E-3?
We are keen to keep in touch with you.
Regards,
sesh