In general, ISSS recommends that non-employee individuals from abroad who will come to Temple to engage in research, lecture, etc. should enter the US as a J-1 Exchange Visitor. Our office has seen too many instances of individuals being turned away at the border when they try to enter with a Tourist Status.

TU Departments must get approval from Payroll Management in Human Resources before allowing an individual holding B-1/2 or WB/WT status to engage in any activity for which the TU Department wishes to reimburse the individual.