[mtmail]

What is your visa status? H1B is oversubscribed and companies who sponsor candidates need to wait over a year until the person can start. You'd be more attractive if you're either an internal transfer within a larger company (L1B visa), hold a patent (can't remember the visa type, basically high achiever) or already have a greencard (e.g. via yearly greencard lottery).

[Mazzen]

Thanks, that was quite helpful, especially the "oversubscribed" detail. I do not hold a patent or greencard.

I should add however, that I am enrolled as a student and am currently in the final phase of my PhD. I should be eligible for the J-1 Visa, correct? An internship would be at least something and who knows what develops out of it. Wdyt?

[mtmail]

Internship should definitely be doable. I don't know how long they can be, I presume 90 days (US business travel visa is 90 days). Certainly a good way to get contacts.