Occasional Lectures and Short-term Consultations

J-1 research scholars and professors on the University of Colorado Denver’s J-1 program are limited to the position and site of activity listed on Form DS-2019.

They may participate in occasional lectures and short-term consultations outside campus that are incidental to the primary program activities and which are authorized in advance by ISSS.

Occasional lectures and short-term consultations must meet the following conditions:

• be directly related to the objectives of the exchange visitor’s program
• not delay the program completion date.
• If there is payment for services or other compensation to the exchange visitor, the exchange visitor must act as an independent contractor, not an employee. The exchange visitor should also consult with an international tax specialist to determine the tax implications of payment or compensation.

Before engaging in an occasional lecture or short-term consultation, the J-1 research scholar or professor must submit a request to ISSS and obtain written approval from ISSS.

Submit the following: (See Example)

• a letter from your faculty sponsor with stating that the lecture or short-term consultation
• is recommended
• is directly related to the objectives of the exchange visitor’s program;
• is incidental to the exchange visitor’s primary program activities;
• will not delay the completion date of the visitor’s program;
• will enhance the exchange visitor's primary program activity with an explanation.
• a letter from the entity offering the lecture or consultation with
• the duration
• the number of hours
• the field or subject
• the amount of compensation (if relevant), and
• a description of the activity;

If ISSS approves the lecture or consultation, it will issue written approval and Form DS-2019 with updated financial support information to you.  For questions regarding occasional lectures and short-term consultations schedule a J-1 scholar appointment.