| Short-Term Visitors and Guest Lecturers |
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| B-1 or WB Visitor for Business |
| J-1 Exchange Visitor, Short-Term Scholar Category |
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| B-1 or WB Visitor for Business |
| These immigration classifications allow short-term visitors to come to the U.S. to conduct business, present a lecture, and attend conferences, seminars and other business meetings. These visa classes DO NOT allow employment. They DO, however, allow honoraria and per diem payments to be made, provided that the visitor's stay at the university is not longer than 9 days and the visitor has not accepted reimbursements from more than five other institutions in the U.S. during the preceding 6-month period. Reimbursements to persons in these visa classifications may be subject to substantial tax withholding and you may wish to contact the Accounts Payable Office for further information on taxation. To make certain an individual qualifies for an honorarium, please consult with the International Office in advance.
NOTE: Canadian citizens who enter the U.S. without any documentation are considered to be admitted in joint B-1 (Visitor for Business)/B-2 (Visitor for Tourism) immigration classification.
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| J-1 Exchange Visitor, Short-Term Scholar Category |
| The J-1 was created to promote academic, cultural, and scientific exchange between the visitor and the host country. The Short-term Scholar category is used to bring someone to the U.S. to observe, lecture, consult, or participate in conferences or meetings. It DOES ALLOW reimbursements, honoraria, or per diem payments received as a guest lecturer, etc. The maximum time one can be in the U.S. in this category is 6 months. No extension of stay beyond the 6-month period is allowed.
Dependents of J-1s may be admitted in J-2 status and may apply to DHS for permission to work. This is general work authorization for any job for which the alien qualifies.
See "IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR".
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