Research Scholar Process

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Submit materials to Pan Atlantic Applicant submits via online portal (here)      Biographical information      Information about prior travel to US and prior visas      Invitation letter from proposed Host Organization (sample here)      Description of Research Project Including role of Applicant (Approx. 1-5 pages; sample here)      CV demonstrating experience relevant to proposed Research Project      Document showing confirmation of funding      2 letters of reference      Sign program code of conduct Host Organization provides documentation via email      Signed Host Organization Agreement (here)      Proof of workers comp policy if Applicant is paid by Host Organization      Information about health insurance policy if Pan Atlantic policy is not used PA must approve any non-PA provided policy	Day 0 (when all materials are submitted by Applicant)
Pan Atlantic Reviews Materials      PA Conducts skype interview with Applicant      Host Organization makes payment (Check, Credit Card, ACH, Wire Transfer)      After review, PA creates DS2019 Form and emails DS Number to Applicant      Applicant requests consular interview           To apply:  https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/           For instructions:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/ds-160-online-nonimmigrant-visa-application.html	Day 14 (takes 1-2 weeks, depending on scheduling and information submitted)
PA Prepares Applicant for Consular Interview      PA sends via courier DS 2019 package of materials to Applicant      PA conducts pre-consular interview Skype call with Applicant	Day 30 (depends entirely on when Consulate schedules the interview)
Post Consular Interview      Assuming immediate success, Consulate issues visa      Applicant may now purchase airfare to travel      Applicant provides US arrival information to PA      Applicant contacts PA within 24 hours of US arrival to share US address and phone number	Day 31
During Tenure of Applicants time in the US PA to conduct either email or phone check ins with Applicant (2 to 3 times per year.

 

 

Samples

Research Proposal Template
File Size:	21 kb
File Type:	docx

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Host Organization Agreement
File Size:	93 kb
File Type:	doc

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Sample Invitation Letter
File Size:	345 kb
File Type:	pdf

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