How does a J-1 visa holder accept compensation for incidental employment?
If wages or other remuneration are received by the exchange visitor for such activities, the exchange visitor must act as an independent contractor as such term is defined in 8 CFR 274(a)(1)(j). This means that as individuals hired to complete a particular job, rather than an ongoing service, they are not employees and the employer is not required to complete an I-9 form.
