Hi All,

Wondering if any of you can help ? I am traveling to the US to train with a compnay for 12-18 months on a
J1 trainee visa am I OK to be paid on a 1099 form and pay the taxes myself ?

Thanks

Yes, there is no problem with being paid under Form 1099-MISC since you will NOT be held liable for the FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes, so no wihholding is NOT an issue.

It IS a technical violation of the visa, but as long as you file the returns and pay the taxes, it will not be an issue with the USCIS.