Who decides what services are allowed for scholars who choose to use the Visitor Visa or Visa Waiver Program instead of the J-1 visa?
It is up to the divisions to decide in specific cases what services and payments they will offer to visitors within campus AHR and Accounting policies. (back to top) Q. What does ISSS recommend for scholars from other countries? Our recommendation for visiting scholars coming to UCSC to do research or temporary teaching (with or without salary) is to sponsor them for J-1 visas. ISSS is happy to provide the Form DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility on a rush basis if needed. Those choosing to use the Visitor visa (B-1/B-2) or Visa Waiver Program (WB/WT) instead of J-1 do so at their own risk as U.S. immigration regulations designate these visas for independent activities. The university does not assume any direct responsibility for the acquisition of B-1/B-2 or WB/WT status and is not involved in the process except in a consultative way. ISSS cannot be of assistance where scholars choose to enter the U.S. with B-1/B-2 or WB/WT status when the J-1 visa has been recommended for their activi
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