Visas must be obtained by the prospective candidates for employment before they enter the United States. Departments should be aware of time delays in processing paperwork through the INS, and plan accordingly.
Federal law prohibits the hiring or employment of illegal aliens.
Any employer who violates this law is subject to a fine. B. Forms, applications, and additional information regarding visas for foreign nationals can be obtained from the Human Resources Representative. The International Students' Advisor in the Office of the Dean for Student Affairs, Room 3-107, M.I.T. offers similar services for admission of foreign students. Participants can be in one of a variety of categories, including research scholar or short-term scholar. The maximum stay permitted is three years, normally in one-year increments.