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CONSULAR SECTION NO LONGER ACCEPTS $100 BILLS
In order to reduce the risk of accepting counterfeit bills, the Consular Section of the American Consulate General in Guayaquil no longer accepts $100 bills.
US-VISIT
US-Visit is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security program that enhances the U.S.'s entry and exit tracking system. It enables the United States to effectively verify the identity of incoming visitors and confirm compliance with visa and immigration policies. For more information about the US-VISIT program please visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.
STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce the formal launch of EDUCATIONUSA a new website devoted to the promotion of U.S. higher education. The internet address of the new website is http://educationusa.state.gov/. The objective of the new website is to provide information about studying in the United States to prospective students living in other nations that will help them be successful in their quest for further education.
A part from link to accredited colleges and universities in the United States, the new website also provides information about visas, including a link to DESTINATIONUSA http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1270.html the DHS/DOS site designed to explain student visas.
At educationusa.state.gov prospective student can quickly and easily find an advising center located in the country in which they reside. They will also find answers to questions about admission and financial aid, among other topics, and even a search engine to help find the institutions that can best meet their needs.
F, J, AND M VISAS
To all recipients of an F, M, or J visitor visa:
Please be aware that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security prohibits holders of F, M, or J non-immigrant visas from being admitted into the United States more than thirty days before the beginning of their program start date. The program start date is indicated on Form I-20 (for F or M visas) or Form DS-2019 (for J visas). Please remember this when making travel plans to the United States. For SEVIS information please click here.
Information on Form DS-7002
Information for all J visa trainee or intern applicants with DS-2019 forms dated on or after July 19, 2007
Form DS-7002 (A Training/Internship Placement Plan). All exchange visitor (J visa) trainee or intern visa applicants with DS-2019 forms dated on or after July 19, 2007 (based on Box 7 on form) must also present Training/Internship Placement Plan, Form DS-7002 when applying for your visa. If your Form DS-2019 is issued prior to July 19, 2007 a Form DS-7002 is not required.
For more information about the new rules for trainee and intern programs, see the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Exchange Visitor Program, Private Sector Programs.
To download the Form DS-7002 please click here.