What Is A J1 & H1B1 Visa And How Should International PhDs Execute A Job Search
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A J1 visa status is
A J1 visa status is most likely your status if you’re an international PhD student who decided to do a postdoc in academia after your PhD.
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The official term used for this category is “work-and-study-based exchange visitor programs” and is reserved for non-profit or educational institutions.
Your institution must be accredited with the Exchange Visitor Program through the U.S. State Department. Multiple programs exist and qualify under the J1 visa and the application must be sponsored by the institution. The university where you are doing your postdoctoral research will apply for your J1 visa to the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational Cultural Affairs.
There are many different visa options for PhDs. One other option is the H1B visa. This category of visa will typically be your option if you start a job in industry after your PhD, while you are still on OPT (Optional Professional Training) through your school’s international student services office in order to be permitted to stay and work in the U.S. Your employer, whether in industry or academia, will have to sponsor your application for H1B to the USCIS.
Gather as much information as you can and be well-informed about immigration laws. Make sure you verify your facts. For the most part, you are on your own when it comes to dealing with immigration documentation. Once you start your job search, it’s important to remain updated on the most current changes in immigration law and continue to seek the most relevant resources.
Your goal is the to be able to explain what your potential employers need to do in order to sponsor you – you must be able to explain this simply, which means you must understand it well.
The easier you make the sponsorship process for your employers, the more likely they are to hire you.
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