Accepting Freelance Jobs while working under TN visa

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gs2211New Member
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Accepting Freelance Jobs while working under TN visa

Post Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:33 pm

Hello,
I've been working in the US for 2 years under a TN visa as a 'Computer Systems Analyst'. My friend's company wants to contract me for a small freelance job. Am I allowed to accept payment? They are asking me to fill out a W-9 form for tax purposes? Will this jeopardize my current situation in the US? Should I ask them to sponsor me so I can work under two TN visas?
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lawsSenior Member
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Re: Accepting Freelance Jobs while working under TN visa

Post Sat Nov 26, 2011 6:47 pm

This violates your TN status even if you are not getting paid.

Yes, getting a second TN is the way to go.
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Re: Accepting Freelance Jobs while working under TN visa

Post Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:56 am

multiple TNs is the only way to do this. manner of payment or non-payment does not matter. It's work requiring another tN.
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