IST Plus/ Pan Atlantic
IST Plus/ Pan Atlantic
IST Plus/ Pan Atlantic
Approved - What Now?
Once your application has been approved andyou have received confirmation and details from Pan Atlantic, you can then book your face to face interview at your local US Embassy or Consulate.
This is the last step in the process!
Please see below for a step by step guide on how it all works.
*Please note this information relates to interviews booked at either the US Embassy in London, the US Consulate General in Belfast or the US Embassy in Dublin. If you are planning on attending an interview in a different country please refer to the local instructions for your location embassy.
Paying your SEVIS Fee
**ALL Participants must do this regardless of the location of their Visa interview**
You must pay your SEVIS fee ($220) well in advance of your face to face visa interview.
You will receive guidance on how to do this from Pan Atlantic, but please see below for additional guidance
For applicants in most countries (such as the UK and EU countries), you will be able to do this via card payment at https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html
For some other countries, you will not be able to pay the fee using a card but will need to use the Western Union Quick Pay service
| Documents you will need for the Embassy |
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| Your DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility (this is in the pack we send you with your legal paperwork once you have been approved). |
| J1 Intern and J1 Trainee only: Your Validated DS-7002 Training Plan - also in your pack |
| Your Passport! |
| Your DS-160 Confirmation print out |
| Your I-901 SEVIS receipt print out |
| Your Embassy appointment letter/ email - you must print this out |
| Any other documents that may be useful to an embassy officer |
| We also recommend taking 2 visa size photos - even if your photo has uploaded to the DS-160 successfully. |
Important Information
You will not be able to book an interview without FIRST completing Step 1 - the DS-160. Only with your DS-160 confirmation number will you be able to create an account in the Embassy/ consulate booking system .
*In order to compete your DS-160 you will need your SEVIS ID - this is provided by Pan Atlantic when they confirm approval of your application
Booking the Interview - Step 1
Go online and complete your DS-160. This can be found at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. Remember you are a J1 Exchange Visitor when choosing certain options! You will need to complete the DS-160 and upload a digital photograph of yourself before you can move to Step 2.
*Please note we are unable to assist with technical issues completing the DS-160. Please follow the guidance above or check the FAQ section at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
Booking the Interview - Step 2
Please note: Only residents of the Republic of Ireland may book an interview at the Dublin Embassy.
If you are based in the UK you must apply at either London or Belfast.
If you are attending an interview in any other country please refer to your local embassy instructions for guidance on booking an interview for your J1 Visa.
| Provide your DS-160 Confirmation Number (see Step 1) |
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| Determine your Visa type (J1) |
| Select a courier return location – read the options carefully as an additional fee may be charged |
| Pay your U.S. visa fee via debit card (Visa or Mastercard) – this is $185 US Dollars and is required for anyone booking a visa interview |
| Schedule an appointment |
Interview Tips
When attending an interview at the US Embassy, there are some important things to remember.
(Trainees and Interns only): You should make sure you have read your DS-7002 carefully and are ready to discuss this in detail with the consular officer.
You should be able to clearly explain your plans for when you return from the programme.
You should be able to clearly explain the benefits of the international experience this opportunity will offer you - and why this differs from opportunities available in your Home Country.
You should always be polite, professional and respectful of the US Embassy and what it represents
What Can you take to the US Embassy?
You can bring your mobile phone, e-reader, or tablet device. Key fobs and cycle/motorcycle helmets are also permitted.
Large bags/suitcases (above cabin baggage size) and laptops cannot be admitted to the Embassy.
Other items that cannot be brought into the building include perfume and cologne (above 30ml) weapons and glass bottles.
Prohibited items cannot be stored at the Embassy so leave them at home or store them securely before you arrive. Left luggage facilities are available for a fee at several airports, coach stations, and mainline train stations, including Waterloo and Victoria.