FAQs
1. What are the types of visa on which you can join research?
A. Research Volunteer/Intern: B1 visa
- It is an unpaid position.
- Your visa could be B1/B2, but at the port of entry the customs officer usually stamps B2. So, make sure you ask him to stamp B1 if you are going for this kind of research.
B. Research Assistant: J1 visa
- This could be paid or unpaid position.
C. Post doc: J1 visa
- Paid or unpaid depending on the funds.
- They usually have a commitment for 2 years. But, sometimes you can break it after an year depending on your attending.