Work Visa

[keniz138]

What is the name of your state? RI

My company wishes to hire a consultant from Italy to come work in the U.S. for a period of 7 days. Is a work visa required or is she exempt because the time frame is under 9 days?

What if we were not paying her a wage, but simply reimbursing her expenses?

 

[ImmigAttyLana]

If it's just expenses, there is no need for a work visa. As long as she is not earning an income, no work visa is required.

 

[keniz138]

Where does the "less than 9 days" rule come into play...is that only for universities and non-profit research institutions?

 

[ImmigAttyLana]

Where did you get that there IS such a rule? There IS NO SUCH RULE!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[keniz138]

Got this from a company that we work with and found some references to it online, although nothing concrete. You sound pretty sure about it though!

Thanks.

 

[evcalyptos]

If it's just expenses, there is no need for a work visa. As long as she is not earning an income, no work visa is required.

Where is the rule about 'no income' = no visa required?