J-1 Occasional Lecture/Consultation

Scholars may receive payment for occasional lectures or short-term consultations at another institution or company, provided that the following requirements are met:

• The request must be submitted to the International Services and Engagement Office (ISEO) prior to the activity.
• Proposed employment must be directly related to the objectives of the UC San Diego program.
• Activity must be incidental to the primary program activities.
• Activity must not delay the completion of the J-1 program.
• The employer must hire the scholar as an "independent contractor" for any payment.

"Short-term consultations" will not be authorized for periods of greater than two weeks.  "Occasional lectures" are not regularly recurring, such as lecturing once a week for a quarter. No more than one consultation per quarter. Authorization will not be granted for situations that comprise a conflict of interest, such as working for a PI's private company.

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