I am a Canadian citizen living in India. I have a degree in electrical engineering and worked on a TN-1 visa for 8 years (2006 to 2014) as a W-2 employee for a staffing company (company X) which put me on assignments at a large engineering company (company Y).
Recently, company Y contacted me to do some project work.
Since company X is the approved vendor, the purchase order will be processed through company X which will bill company Y. I, as an individual professional, will bill company X for my work and company X will deposit money into my bank account in India. I have made an agreement with company X to work as an independent contractor. I have also provided W-8BEN. Is this arrangement OK? Or should I incorporate a company in India?
Most of the work can be performed remotely from India, but there will be a need for me to visit company Y for about 2 weeks for project kick off, get familiar with equipment in the engineering lab, setup laptop with VPN access etc. For the 2 week visit -
1. Do I need to get a TN visa through company X? 2. Will the visit be considered a business trip?
3. What type of documentation will I need from company X to show the immigration officer at the international airport in USA?
I appreciate anyone that can provide answers to my questions. Many thanks in advance!
Recently, company Y contacted me to do some project work.
Since company X is the approved vendor, the purchase order will be processed through company X which will bill company Y. I, as an individual professional, will bill company X for my work and company X will deposit money into my bank account in India. I have made an agreement with company X to work as an independent contractor. I have also provided W-8BEN. Is this arrangement OK? Or should I incorporate a company in India?
Most of the work can be performed remotely from India, but there will be a need for me to visit company Y for about 2 weeks for project kick off, get familiar with equipment in the engineering lab, setup laptop with VPN access etc. For the 2 week visit -
1. Do I need to get a TN visa through company X? 2. Will the visit be considered a business trip?
3. What type of documentation will I need from company X to show the immigration officer at the international airport in USA?
I appreciate anyone that can provide answers to my questions. Many thanks in advance!