Inviting Visitors
International visitors here for business and professional purposes may be invited to Bradley University’s campus. The department inviting the visitor should give the potential visitor a letter of invitation detailing the purpose of their visit. International Student Services (ISS) is not involved in the invitation of visitors to campus.
Visitors may come to campus through one of the following:
- B-1 Tourist Visa for Business Purposes
- WB or WT Tourist Visa Waiver
- B-2 Tourist Visa
- ESTA Visa Waiver
The visa type that is most appropriate depends on the purpose and activities of the visit. Those on visitor visas may not engage in work, internships, or collaborative research. See the chart below for details. If a J-1 or H-1B visa is more appropriate, see Hosting Scholars.
Visa Categories and Purpose of Visit
| Purpose of Visit | Visa Requirements | Consult with ISS |
|---|---|---|
| Share technologies in a particular field or train Bradley on equipment | B, J-1 | Yes |
| Collaborate with Bradley regarding a particular field or participate in a joint research project | J-1 | Yes |
| Consult with Bradley subject matter experts or conduct research with no benefits to Bradley | B | No |
| Teach or lecture to Bradley students | B, J-1, H-1B | Yes |
| To consult with business associates as a subcontractor to Bradley | B | No |
| To volunteer at a lab at Bradley | J-1 | Yes |
| To attend a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention/conference or seminar program | B | No |
| To visit campus as a prospective student or postdoc | B | No |