DON'Ts of Research

 hi umar bhai

i got a research at a gud university in US but they are offering me a J1 visa..

But as i have to neways go to US for my CS, so I was plannin that i'll go only on visitor's visa, before these research guys themselves offered me a J1 visa..

should i ask them to allow me to work on visitor's visa only, as it is neways a non-paid reseach..

or is there ne other way out of J1 visa!!

Hey iamevil, if you don't mind me asking, which university did you get research at and how was your CV?

1) How can i convince them to give me a B-1/B-2 Visa? Also since i am a medical graduate and am still in the country away from my home country, what chances does it have of being successful?

2) Do you think i should just accept J-1 Visa and go for it? Do you think that will hamper my chances in any way once i get my Residency started?

firstly congratulations for a grt site n a grt job.

i am planning to appply for a month of clerkship n den a month of research elective. i hv applied to a number of med schools n all of them have differnt visa policy.

so i might end up getting electives(clinical n reserch) which hv diffrnt visa permit.

i wanna know wat r d drawbacks of j1 visa for research elective.i am indian citizen.

n is there a any complication of having 2 type of visa in hand simulataneously

hi

i wanted to know tat wat r the problems one would face if he goes to us on a j1 research visa .is covertin to h1 /j1 clinical a big problem?

i hav an option of doin a research fellowship in echocardiology. as i am interested in IM i hope its relevent ?

plannin to give cs during my research as it has to be for a min of 6months.

i hav got a opening for research fellowship.in echocardilogy

dont know if i will get any publications

it is for a min of 6 months.

i am interested in int. medicne. is it worth doing it.

will it count more than doing observership frm gud institution

Hello. I recently submitted my research article to a journal with an impact factor of 3. however, i received a reply from them stating that the paper will not be accepted as a major article, rather i would have to shorten it to a brief report. I was wondering, should I try submitting it to another journal or should i go ahead with this journal as it may be my only chance? And do major articles have more of an impact than brief reports on my CV, or is the fact that i have published a paper is enough?

Hope to hear from you soon!

Thanks!

Mr Umar,

I just came across your site and i find it quite relevamt to the issues pertaining to me.

Well, I am applying for the match of 2012. However, I have been offered a research position at one of the most prestigious positions. It is unpaid and is offering a J1 Visa.

I am highly doubtful of this visa as I am unaware of whether it can be converted to any other visa (J1 clinical or H1) for residency without the requirement of serving at home country.

I am not sure if the highly desired position is worth the change in visa status.

Appreciate your response,

SH

Although i understand that you advise against getting a j1 research visa. But still if i go on research at J1 Research without 2 year obligation, 

1) How long would it take to convert to a J1 Clinical for Pakistan? I see quite a number of people have done it on forums but still a lot of them have their stuff delayed too much. (I guess not a good idea to do )

2) What abt J1 Research to H1B Clinical ? Is it as bad as converting to J1 research or its easy ?

3) How about getting an H1B Research and doing research for like 6-7 months and then transferring to H1B Clinical? Is this the EASIET method ? ( I do understand the long term implications for Fellowship)

Please advise with the best option to chose from.

Regards

I have a query too I recently got a position for research in cardiology at NYU and they said they will accept me on a b1 visa...i ll be working fr almost a year there starting from april and will be applying fr match 2013....some of my friends were saying that one should alwaz work on j1 when doing research as it gives u more credibility...is there any downside of working on a b1 visa over j1 except fr the fact that i wont get paid?