B1/B2
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The HR Team is available to assist you via phone, MS Teams, and email.
Walk-in hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Many international visitors come to UT Dallas for short-term visits. They might give lectures, consult on the University’s activities, or attend (or speak at) workshops or conferences.
Short-term visitors may enter the United States in business or tourist status. This visa does not allow for employment or study.
Application
Short-term visitors may apply for a B-1 or a B-2 visa at a US Consulate. The expiration date of the B-1 or B-2 status will be stamped in their passport upon entry to the United States and will be available on the I-94.
Visa Waivers
The visitor can receive WB (Waived Business) or WT (Waived Tourist) status if they are from a country that participates in the Visa Waiver Program. If the visitor qualifies for WB or WT status, they do not need to get a visa stamp in their passport to enter the United States. They will still receive an entry stamp in their passport at the port of entry and have I-94 documentation regarding their status. Visitors in WB or WT status may not change to a different visa status in the United States. The stay may not extend beyond 90 days.
Payments Allowed
The visitor may receive payment for consulting or giving a lecture under the following conditions:
- The activity for which they are being paid will last no longer than nine days.
- No more than five other institutions have paid them in the past six months.
- If the activity is expected to last more than nine days, the host department should contact Tax Compliance and Human Resources to determine which visa is best for them.
The visitor may receive travel and per diem reimbursement for the length of their stay.