Consulting work in the US; tips?

Stephen stephen-d-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org
Tue Jul 24 03:53:16 UTC 2007


John Sellens wrote:
> | If you are going to do this, and obey the rules, you need a TN (Trade 
> | NAFTA) Visa. They are a pain, but you have a right to one, if you 
> | qualify. You need paperwork (job offer, contract) and cost is USD60.
>
> This page:
>     http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1274.html
> says that a TN visa is only for full- or part-time employment,
> not self-employment. i.e. The U.S. company must hire you as
> an employee.  And it must be in a certain profession e.g. "Computer
> Systems Analyst" with certain educational and experience requirements
>   
Consultants working for a client are considered to be employed for this 
visa.

A TN Visa does not allow you move to the US and set up a consulting 
practice.

The Visa is for a single employer, and you need to show the contract 
when you apply for the Visa.

Stephen


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