Foreign Students Participants who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents require a U.S. visa to enter the United States. In general, the Office of International Services advises participants to apply for the B1/B2 visa for entry to the United States as a tourist. Participants will be provided with a letter of invitation to use if the participant is eligible for the visa waiver program. This option is NOT available to individuals who will be funded by a U.S. institution or organization. When U.S. funding is involved, the J1 Short Term Scholar visa is most appropriate. If you will be funded by an institution or organization in the U.S. please contact the Summer Institute Coordinator for the J1 Visa Application Form. Note: Internet MPH students who are participating in the Institutes must apply for F-1 student visas. Exceptions are made only on a case-by-case basis. It can take several months to secure the appropriate visa stamp to enter the United States, so please plan accordingly. Specifically, individuals who will require F1 or J1 visas must submit all required documentation to the School of Public Health 90 days in advance. Deadline for international students to submit their applications is May 1, 2009. This is to allow sufficient time for us to process your application and for the student to make an appointment with the U.S. consulate and request a visa. Proficiency in the English language is required to participate in this institute.
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