CPT (F 1 Visa) independent contractor employment - approved by university

skgowd · Nov 9, 2007, 01:46 PM

Hello,

I am an international student under F-1 Visa status. I am interested in working for a company under part-time CPT. The employer however is not ready to give me a W-2. They want me to work as an independent contractor (1099 basis).

I had this employment approved by my university. My form I-20 also reflects that I am allowed to work for this employer. However, I am not sure if (as an international student) I am allowed to work as an independent contractor. I do not want to get into trouble over this. Please let me know if it is legal for me to work with this employer. Also, how do I report my taxes? Which form do I fill?

Karayantr · Sep 17, 2009, 01:17 PM

thanks a lot for the quick reply, so you telling me i should just tell my scholl the employer wants to hire me as independent contractor not as a emploee, and then just fill the forms that you mentioned, and you think there is not gonna be a problem, not for myself at least?

Karayantr · Sep 17, 2009, 04:26 PM

thanks a lot for your help