Understanding TN Visa Rules: Independent Contractor, Self-Employment, and Payment Options
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Understanding TN Visa Rules: Independent Contractor, Self-Employment, and Payment Options

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Neither the USMCA (NAFTA) nor USCIS defines how a TN Visa holder must be paid. They simply state that there must be employment or contractual arrangements between a foreign national and a US entity. Only self-employment through a US company is barred. We discuss compensation and self-employment on a TN visa here. 

Understanding the H-1B Visa Employer-Employee Relationship: Can an Independent Contractor be Hired?
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Understanding the H-1B Visa Employer-Employee Relationship: Can an Independent Contractor be Hired?

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Delve into the possibility of hiring an independent contractor through an H-1B Visa. Understand the USCIS guidelines for a compliant employer-employee relationship and the implications of working at third-party worksites.