Futures trading on H1 status

vinaygajjar

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Hi,

I am working in US on H1 visa. Can I open a futures trading accout? I know I can do investing in stocks. I tried to contact etrade financial services. They gave me an application for openning the account. They require the user to either give W-8 or W-9 form for backup withholding on payments and Tax identification number.

Can I trade in US futures market? And If yes, which form should I send in W8 or W9 ? I dont have a green card, but I satisfy the the substantial presence test for resident alien.

Thanks in advance
 
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