International Mentors
Many of the members of Biophysical Society are postdocs who are citizens of countries other than the US, and who live temporarily in the US during their postdoctoral appointments. Many of these members desire to return to their home countries to pursue scientific careers after their postdoctoral stay. The members below have agreed to communicate via email with postdocs wishing to return to their home countries to establish careers. The role of these mentors is to give advice and information concerning recruitment procedures and timing.

International Societies
Links to websites of Biophysical Societies around the world.

Visa Information
How to Obtain a Visa
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html

Improvements Needed to Reduce Time Taken to Adjudicate Visas for Science Students and Scholars
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d04371.pdf

Recommendations for Enhancing the U.S. Visa System to Advance America’s Scientific and Economic Competitiveness and National Security Interests


Statement on the Negative Impact of U.S. Visa Rules on Science and Technology