> Hi all,
>
> I am a british national, from scotland, 23 years old. 2 years ago I
> worked in California as an intern between my 3rd and 4th year of
> University and I loved it. Was based in the SF bay area and had an
> awesome time, surfing, skiing, hiking, climbing, camping. loved the
> weather, loved the people, loved the recreation opertunities.
>
> I am really not a fan of the UK at all. hate the government, the
> weather, the terrible attitude to scientific research and the
> subsequent lack of resources, the poor job prospects, high tax and
> cost of living relative to pay. I recently graduated and quickly
> realised there is no where I could actually live in the UK: no where
> that i would actually wnat to be based and where I could actually
> afford to live, let alone do the kind of research I am interested in.
>
> In the summer I got lucky and was accepted for a PhD position in
> Switzerland, which is a great country. But I don't think I could live
> here forever. And besides my heart is set on the US, in more ways than
> one (but thats behind me now).
>
>
> I am just wondering what are my prospects of gaining immigration to
> the US once I have my PhD. I graduated with a 1st class honours and
> recieved the class medal for achievement. I am doing my PhD at a world
> leading institue at the EPFL, lausanne Switzerland, working with a
> very esteemed professor.
>
> Would it be possible to move state side, either working in a research
> lab of a large company, or continuing research at the post-doctoral
> level at a univeristy (preferably Stanford or Berkely)?
>
> The online info is all a bit vague on what a science profesional is
> etc. And what counts as outstanding etc.
At 23 years old, you're not outstanding. Google J-1 visa, and don't
limit your preference to Stanford or Berkeley (spell it right at least).
UCSF is an excellent establishment, I know many J-1's, H-1B's and post-
docs there.
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