Which visa for post-graduate observership in US?
I've been invited for an observership in the U.S. for a period of 2-3 month maximum.
I am a medical doctor from Italy.
I was thinking about coming on a "Visa Waiver Program" since my country is in the list of the allowed ones. However I'm not entirely sure it fits my needs. (I mean it would be perfect for me since it's really easy to get but I don't know if there will be problems with this one which is designed for "vacations and business").
Should I try to get B1 visa instead? Even though I'm not willing to immigrate in US I'm not sure I could prove that during the interview (not married, no children, not owning an house etc).
Or J-1 visa maybe, but the problem with this one is the 2 years out of US after it expires: I will need to come back to US in following years to collaborate on projects/research.
What do you suggest?
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Which visa is required for observership in USA?
The B1/B2 visa For electives/ observership, the B1 visa is permitted by the State Department. However, remember that this is not always the case. There have been applicants who have been called into second screening during and immigration officers have questioned the validity of this visa class for electives.How do you become an observership in the US?
Application processWhat type of visa is Usce?
B1/B2 visa \u2013 B1 visa is for business associates, or students who travel for a scientific, educational, professional or business convention. This Visa allows the student to travel for US for educational purposes or for the purpose of USCE.Which visa is best for Usmle?
However, majority of J1 visa are approved and this remains the best visa to get approved. As mentioned above once you secure your USMLE residency spot, applicants may apply for a J1 waiver in the USA and will be eligible to remove the 2-year home rule conditions.How to Find US Clinical Experience for FREE?
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