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J1 research ? - alprax1983 - ArchivalUser - 02-17-2012
Is it possible to work in US if you are doing volunteer research on J1 visa ?
Thanks !!
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-17-2012
nope!
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-17-2012
Volunteer Research on J1?????? You must be getting paid if you are on J1
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-17-2012
@medmatch : Nope.. Not all J1 positions are paid.
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-18-2012
If your mentor has no problem with working you outside/offcampus then you can. You'll have to take permission from International office as well. I know it's possible. I have worked on J1research- paid and unpaid both.
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-18-2012
I am on J1 research currently. Last month I asked my International Students' Office and they clearly told me: YOU CANNOT WORK OUTSIDE YOUR AREA OF RESEARCH.... NOT EVEN IN THE CAMPUS...
So working outside your lab will be illegal. You can confirm this from your ISO
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-18-2012
I am not currently working. It was 2 years ago.
Who did sponsor your visa? was it your institution here or home country?
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-18-2012
Thank everyone for your inputs !
@ golden11 : My visa is sponsored by institution in US. Did you do paid research in past or some other paid job ?