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FAQ: International Participants

Frequently requested information about visa-related matters and preparation for site destinations:

I'm an international participant. Do I need a student visa to participate in your program?

No. The B1 business visa is the appropriate travel document for international participants traveling to the United States to participate in our training program.

I need a letter of invitation. Whom do I contact for that?

Contact us at sumprog@icpsr.umich.edu for your official letter of invitation. Please note that it is our policy to provide a letter of invitation only after you have registered for courses and submitted full payment of your registration fees.

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