Can I travel for an academic visit and tourism on the same VWP?

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Accepted answer

Yes you can do both. It’s quite normal to combine business and pleasure. Give the true primary reason as the primary reason. (If your lab isn’t paying for the flights, I would surmise pleasure.) If asked verbally, give both reasons (“going to a friend’s wedding, and visiting some colleagues at xyz university” is probably sufficient unless further questioned).

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