Visiting Lecturer – Consultant

Individuals in the U.S. on a B-1 visa may not be employed and may not receive a salary or title. Under the following circumstances, however, they may receive an honorarium and associated incidental expenses for eligible academic activities (which can include lecturing or consulting):

• The activities last no longer than nine days (inclusive of weekends and holidays)
• The honorarium is for services conducted for the benefit of the University
• The alien has not accepted such payments or expenses from more than five institutions over the last six months.

OIS is generally not involved with this visa application process for these requests. However, individuals may request an invitation letter, if necessary. The purpose of the letter is to assist the applicant in substantiating his or her invitation to a consular officer.

Incoming visitors should work with their hosting department and the Office of Payroll Services on any concerns related to honorarium payments or reimbursement of expenses. Please contact Richard Gallardo or Sonia Arevalo in Payroll Services at 210-562-6315 with any questions regarding payments to non-citizen visitors, or visit the policy on Payments to Non-Resident Aliens for more information.