B-1 visa for conference

[medicogal]

I apologize for posting it over here. But this is very important for me. I haven't got any response from other boards, so I am posting here. I would appreciate if anyone can help.

I am a MBBS doctor, also holding a M.Tech degree from IIT in genetics. Currently I am employed at a small organization as a general practitioner. I am pursuing my research interest as I want to study medical genetics. I am also preparing for USMLE. I have registered myself for a genetics conference at US but I will not be presenting a paper or poster.

This conference is going to last for 5 days. I am thinking to apply for US Visa under B-1 category.

I want to know what are the chances for me get a visa for conference as I am not actively participating. what are the required documents?

If my visa get rejected, is this going to affect me when I will going for visa interview for step 2 CS exam? I am too confused about going for visa interview for conference. This will be my first visit to Delhi consulate. please help.........


Thanks in advance

 

[boatbod]

Well this is definitely the wrong place for questions about B1/B2 visas...

...however, conceptually I don't see anything wrong with applying for a visitor visa to come to the US for a conference. The key thing you need to do at interview is demonstrate strong ties to your home country. The consular official will be trying to decide if you are aiming to immigrate to the US and are trying to use this trip as a means to seek employment. As long as there is firm evidence to suggest you will return home, you should be granted the visa.

 

[Naila26]

B1/B2 visa

1 would focus on explaining to the officer that you have a permanent job with strong ties to your home country. Also would say that you have tremendous interest in genetics research and you are really excited about going to this conference. I would not mention that you will be taking or have taken USMLE, if not required, which will be probably be grounds of refusal