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research on B1 - kunal - ArchivalUser - 08-02-2006
hi everybody....can anyone tell me whether I can do research on B1 visa.
0 - ArchivalUser - 08-02-2006
You can if
1.the university allows you, some university only allow doctors to do reserach on J1
2.Cannot collect any form of payment
0 - ArchivalUser - 08-03-2006
hi weed......thanx a ton
0 - ArchivalUser - 08-03-2006
Yes, I know someone working as a volunteer on B1, then got an offer of research fellow and he went back to his home country to switch the visa. Otherwise, he had to wait inside U.S. for a longer time.
0 - ArchivalUser - 08-03-2006
hi lk...thanx.. what visa he is on now?
0 - ArchivalUser - 08-03-2006
That was years ago. First on J1, then waiver of the two year home country obligation then H1 now.
0 - ArchivalUser - 08-10-2006
I looked up research on B1 visa
Actually it is illegal to do research on a b1 visa if the research will benefit the university/institution.It has to be independent.
People do it but it's illegal.
Institutions use to overlook it but with 9/11 they are more cautious.
An individual who will engage in independent research may be eligible for a B-1 visa or visa free travel under the Visa Waiver Program provided there is no remuneration from a U.S. source and the results of the research will not benefit the American institution. Those who will receive payment from a U.S. source and/or the U.S. institution will benefit from the results of the research, will require an exchange visitor (J-1) or temporary work (H-1) visa will be required.
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/b1.html
0 - ArchivalUser - 08-12-2006
thanx weed