Are payments to international visitors (non-resident aliens) allowable for participation in clinical studies and if so, are there special documentation requirements for payment?
Extreme care should be taken when agreeing to pay a non-resident alien for participation in a clinical study. The Office of International Affairs should be contacted prior to participation in order to determine that such payments are allowable in accordance with the individual’s entry credentials in the United States. Generally, the same documentation requirements for payments to non-resident aliens for independent personal services apply to vouchers submitted for payment for clinical studies. Please refer to Financial Services Bulletin No. 96/97-09. Back to the questions 33. Are there any restrictions on making direct payments to hotels or for use of the BTA (Business Travel Account) for airline fares that are paid on behalf of international visitors to the Health Science Center? In order for the Health Science Center to legally pay third parties on the behalf of an international visitor (non-resident alien), the visitor must enter the United States with either a B-1 or WB visa status
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