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Visa Exemptions
Contact the Office of International Programs 509-335-4508, to determine the appropriate immigration status required and other factors to consider before making arrangements to invite your foreign visitor to Washington State University. Payments for independent contractor services, independent contractor or lecturers, and travel or expense reimbursements may be made as follows:
Immigration Status | Description | Independent Contractor or Lecturer Payments | Travel Reimbursement |
---|---|---|---|
A-1 | Diplomats & foreign government officials | YES | YES |
B-1 | Business Visitors | NO | YES |
F-1 | Students | YES | YES |
F-2 | Dependent of Spouse of F-1 | NO | NO |
G-1 | Employees of International Organization | YES | YES |
H-1A | Nurses | NO | YES |
H-1B | Professionals | NO | YES |
J-1 | Exchange visitors including students, scholars, and trainees. | YES | YES |
J-2 | Dependents of Spouses of Exchange Visitors | NO | NO |
M-1 | Vocational Students | YES | YES |
Q-1 | International Cultural Exchange | YES | YES |
WB* | Alien treated as B-1 visitor [for payment purposes] admitted without visa under Visa Waiver Program. | NO | YES |
WT* | Alien treated as B-2 visitor [for payment purposes] admitted without visa under Visa Waiver Program. | NO | NO |
TN | (Used by Canadian and Mexican residents under NAFTA. A TN status is issued in lieu of a H-1 visa, or other work authorized status, and holder may receive compensation as an employee and as an independent contractor. Travel expense reimbursements may be paid.) | NO | YES |
TD | (Used by Canadian and Mexican residents under NAFTA. Dependents of a TN holder. A TD is similar to a B-2 visa [for payment purposes].) | NO | NO |