Approved - What Now?
Once your application has been approved and you have downloaded your legal documentation (the DS-2019 and your SEVIS RECEIPT), 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.
Download your legal documents from your CIEE BEACON account
Once you've been approved by CIEE in the USA, you'll receive an email to confirm your documents have been released.
You can then log into your BEACON account and download your DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility.
You will also see instructions on downloading your I-901 SEVIS receipt.
Once you have both these, you can go ahead and book your face to face interview at the USA Embassy.
Remember - you can't complete your DS-160 or book your face to face interview until you have your DS-2019# (also known as a SEVIS ID) - this number shows on your online BEACON account when your application has been approved.
You'll need to have your hard copy documents for your interview however, so please make suer you print these out!
Please note the US Embassy charges $185 US for visa interviews (approx £150). This is separate to the SEVIS fees paid on your behalf
| Documents you will need for the Embassy |
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| Your DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility (you should download and print this from your CIEE BEACON account once you have been notified to do so by CIEE). |
| J1 Intern and J1 Trainee only: Your Validated DS-7002 Training Plan - downloadable to print from your CIEE BEACON account |
| 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. |
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SIGNING YOUR DS-2019 CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY You'll need to sign and date your DS-2019 before you hand it to the consular officer at the US Embassy - DON"T FORGET you MUST use US style dates - MM/DD/YYYY |
Download your DS-7002 Training Plan
You can download a PDF copy of your DS-7002 Training Plan from the Training Plan section of your CIEE account.
Navigate to this, and then click the PRINT button.
This will allow you to save this to your computer as a PDF file - you'll need to print this out and take to the embassy as it is one of the most important required documents!
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/ DS-2019# from your online account
Your SEVIS ID is listed as your DS2019 number on your online account and can be found on your DS2019 Certificate of Eligibility at the top right side - starting with N00
What's my PROGRAM NUMBER?
Your Program Number can be found in Box 2 of your DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility
- For Internship USA this is: P-3-05133
- For Graduate Internship USA: P-3-05133
- For Career Training USA: P-3- 11217
- For Summer Work Travel: P-3-04320
- For Internship USA and Graduate Internship USA your visa type is J1 Intern
- For Career Training USA your visa type is J1 Trainee
*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/
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
Interview Waiver - Certain US Embassies
In some cases, where you have been issued a non-immigrant visa of the same type (ie J1) in the past 24 months, your local embassy system may decide you don't need to attend an interview and just need to submit your documents.
If this is the case, then please follow the guidance from your local embassy booking system
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.