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Extraordinary ability and national interest waiver similarities and differences
in Visas
Two common obstacles for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence in the U.S. are the need for an employer sponsor and the labor certification requirement. There are two distinct immigration classifications which allow an alien to self-sponsor and thereby avoid both
National Interest Waiver
in Visas
The national interest waiver (NIW) is a provision of the second preference employment-based category which allows a beneficiary to bypass the labor certification process and self-petition for permanent residence based on professional achievements he established in his field of endeavor. This waiver is available if the applicant's work is in the national interest and he has a good record of achievements in his field. The NIW is typically utilized by postdoctoral researchers, but can also be used by professors, industry researchers, artists, and business people.
Extending H-1B status beyond six years as it relates to timely filing for permanent residence
in Visas
An H-1B visa petition is normally approved for three years, and is renewable for another three. However, the status may be extended beyond the sixth year in one-year increments under certain conditions - all of them in cases where qualifying documentation has been pending 365 days or more as of the date of the filing of the H-1B extension request
Alternatives to H-1B Visas: J-1 Trainee Visa and H-3 Trainee Visa
in Visas
An overview of the J-1 and H-3 visas.
Student update: STEM degree holders
in Visas
On April 4, 2008, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released an interim final rule, extending the period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) from 12 to 29 months for qualified F-1 non-immigrant students. The extension is available to F-1 students with a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) who are employed by businesses enrolled in the E-Verify program. This update explains benefits this interim final rule provides to qualified foreign students as well as restrictions it imposes on such as type of employment, period of unemployment, and field of employment.
The NIW and the Post-doc: Recent Trends
in Visas
Immigration Law Associates, "An appealing avenue to permanent residence for many postdocs is the EB-2 Advanced Degree Professional category, accompanied by a waiver of the labor certification requirement in the national interest, or 'national interest waiver' (NIW). This waiver has the advantage of allowing self-sponsorship, and the eligibility requirements for an NIW may be met by a researcher still early in his or her career. But there are also disadvantages."
Innovative Strategies In Achieving H-1B Cap Exempt Status
in Visas
Immigration Law Associates, "This article will describe some alternative options for the "for profit" employer who seeks to sponsor professional foreign nationals for H-1B status."
Campus visits can help you make a better grad-school choice
in Choosing a Graduate Program
ScienceCareers, May 30, 2008.
Survival Blog for Scientists
in Blogs
New blog of professional natural scientists (senior and junior) discussing all aspects of becoming a world-class scientist (so no science content). The initiator (Ad Lagendijk) has written a book "Survival Guide for Scientists" that will be published by Amsterdam University Press and Chicago University Press on May 13, 2008. The survival guides can be obtained freely as e-books from www.stringcat.com
Writing the Personal Statement - The OWL at Purdue
in Applications: Statements of Purpose, References
This handout provides information about writing personal statements for academic and other positions.
Catching Up in International Grad Students
in Enrollment Trends
Inside Higher Ed, Aug 2007. "Graduate schools are reporting a continued rebound in applications from and admissions offers to those from outside the United States, but levels at most institutions still have not reached 2003 levels, according to a report being released today by the Council of Graduate Schools."
International grad student applications on the rise
in Enrollment Trends
Engineering Science blog, August 2007.
World University Rankings by the Times Higher Education Supplement
in Graduate School Listings and Rankings
The top 20 American research universities according to the 2005 (London) Times Higher Education Supplement
What's Up, Postdoc?
in Blogs
A collection of blogs on postdoctoral life.
Another Rankings Fiasco at 'U.S. News'
in Graduate School Listings and Rankings
"How did Portland State and Arlington get their incorrect ranks? Robert J. Morse, director of data research for U.S. News, blamed technology errors by the company hired by the magazine to conduct its surveys for the graduate rankings. 'There was an error in data output,' he said."
Ranking of PhD Programs in Communication
in Graduate School Listings and Rankings
"The NCA 2004 Doctoral Reputational Study invited the participation of all programs that offer the Ph.D. in communication. The study evaluated programs and organized them by rankings in the following specialty areas: communication and technology, critical-cultural communication, health communication, intercultural-international communication, interpersonal- small group communication, mass communication, organizational communication, political communication, and rhetorical communication."
New PhDs.org Graduate School Rankings
in Graduate School Listings and Rankings
All new rankings of nearly 6000 graduate programs at 418 universities. Rankings include new data from NSF on where recent PhDs got jobs, how they were funded, and more.
Should You Go to Graduate School?: Here are some important questions to consider before you
in Should You Go to Graduate School?
Is graduate school right for you? Here are some serious questions to consider before you make this commitment.
GRE Master - Master 5000 words from the Barron's list
in GRE General Test: Verbal
A nice little interactive quiz for students who need to improve their vocabulary for the GRE or TOEFL test
Engineering Science: Building better scientists and engineers
in Blogs
Peter Fiske and Geoff Davis (creator of phds.org) have started a blog / forum on science and engineering careers and education. Come check it out!
Getting into Graduate School in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
in Preparing for Graduate School
A Primer on How to Apply to and Get Admitted to Graduate School in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
YoungFemaleScientist
in Blogs
A blog by a young, female postdoc.
ScienceBlogs
in Blogs
40 science bloggers selected by SEED Magazine.
Memoirs of a PhD Student
in Blogs
Sharing experiences of graduate life, as it happens...
20 Relevant Questions to Ask Graduate Schools, Departments, and Programs
in Choosing a Graduate Program
From UW's Re-envisioning the PhD project
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