J1 research ? - alprax1983

[ArchivalUser]

Is it possible to work in US if you are doing volunteer research on J1 visa ?

Thanks !!

[ArchivalUser]

nope!

[ArchivalUser]

Volunteer Research on J1?????? You must be getting paid if you are on J1

[ArchivalUser]

@medmatch : Nope.. Not all J1 positions are paid.

[ArchivalUser]

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.

[ArchivalUser]

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

[ArchivalUser]

I am not currently working. It was 2 years ago.
Who did sponsor your visa? was it your institution here or home country?

[ArchivalUser]

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 ?