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Research Scholar Process


 

 

 

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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