Occasional Lectures and Consultations

The Form DS-2019 describes the type of work (the program activity) that the J-1 scholar can engage in while in J-1 status. Scholars may request additional authorization to receive payment for occasional lectures or short-term consultations at another institution or company if certain requirements are met.

Requirements:

• A J-1 Occasional Lecture/Consultation Request must be submitted in iServices before the requested dates of activity.
• Proposed employment must be directly related to the objectives of the UC San Diego program.
• Activity must be incidental to the primary program activities.
• Activity must not delay the completion of the J-1 program.
• The employer must hire the scholar as an 'independent contractor' for any payment.

Limitations:

• "Short-term consultations" will not be authorized for periods of greater than two weeks.  
• "Occasional lectures" are not regularly recurring, such as lecturing once a week for a quarter.
• No more than one consultation per quarter.
• Authorization will not be granted for situations that comprise a conflict of interest, such as working for a PI's private company.

Submit the J-1 Scholar Occasional Lecture or Consultation in iServices: 

• Find the J-1 Scholar Services category in the left menu.
  • Select J-1 Scholar Occasional Lecture or Consultation
  • Upload an Invitation or Offer Letter from the prospective employer/organization, on its official letterhead. Letter must include:
    • Description of the activity
    • Field or subject
    • Duration of the activity (start and end date required)
    • Total number of hours scheduled to work (please specify per week or month, etc.)
    • Amount of compensation
    • Location of activity (include address)
  • If approved, ISEO will issue an authorization letter and a new DS-2019.
  • Allow 5 business days for processing.

Review the iServices Instructions page for technical assistance.