Employment

J-1 research scholars, J-1 short- term scholars and J-1 faculty are eligible to engage in the educational activities as outlined on their Form DS-2019. However, the length of stay in the U.S. varies for each category as follows:

Employment for these categories is both job and site specific as stated on the DS-2019. A change in location (department) is not permitted without prior approval from ISSS.

Off Campus Consultations and Lectures

The Department of State (DOS) allows for occasional lectures and consultations that are incidental to the J-1 research scholar's main activity. Wages and remuneration are allowed if the following criteria and procedures are satisfied:

Criteria - The occasional lectures or short-term consultations shall:

• Be directly related to the objectives of the J-1 researchers program
• Be incidental to the major objective
• Participation shall not delay the completion of the program

Required Documents

• Letter from the inviter setting forth the terms and conditions of the offer to lecture or consult, including the duration, number of hours, field or subject, amount of compensation and description of the activity
• Letter from MU Head of Department or major supervisor recommending the activity with an explanation as to how such activity will enhance the individual's program
• Obtain authorization letter from an Immigration Advisor at ISSS prior to beginning a consultation or lecture.