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    Contracting in the US visa process

    Anyone contracted there ? How quickly can you get a visa ( B-1/B-2 ? ) after an offer from a client ? I assume most US agents demand on working through a US LTD?

    #2
    You can't contract there.

    Hth

    MF
    What happens in General, stays in General.
    You know what they say about assumptions!

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      #3
      B1/B2 visas are business visit visas not work permits. You need a H1-B which is more akin to the UK Tier 2 permit. As MF said, there is no US equiv. of the UK Tier 1 (formerly HSMP) permit.

      Next hair-brained scheme please!

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        #4
        Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
        You can't contract there.

        Hth

        MF
        Yep, that's free market economics US styleee.
        And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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          #5
          ...and if you could would you want to be taxable on worldwide income in the US even if you don't live there?

          I consider not having a US visa or a green card a privilege.

          I sometimes look into my personal documents and admire the fact that it isn't there.
          I'm alright Jack

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            #6
            I get my visa completed 12 months from now.
            What happens in General, stays in General.
            You know what they say about assumptions!

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              #7
              Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
              You can't contract there.

              Hth

              MF
              you can if you have a visa or carry out the work offshore, with a 0% state tax and minimal fed tax after you have gains of more than 100k.

              >>taxable on worldwide income in the US even if you don't live there?
              there is an $85k exemption if you apply for it if you can prove you live overseas - there is a dual agreement with the UK so you dont get double taxed -

              the UK also taxes you on worldwide income even if you don't live there - and I don't believe there are any exemptions .

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                #8
                Originally posted by Fishface View Post

                the UK also taxes you on worldwide income even if you don't live there - and I don't believe there are any exemptions .
                Huh? How so?
                And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Fishface View Post
                  you can if you have a visa or carry out the work offshore, with a 0% state tax and minimal fed tax after you have gains of more than 100k.

                  >>taxable on worldwide income in the US even if you don't live there?
                  there is an $85k exemption if you apply for it if you can prove you live overseas - there is a dual agreement with the UK so you dont get double taxed -

                  the UK also taxes you on worldwide income even if you don't live there - and I don't believe there are any exemptions .
                  What??

                  What about dual taxation treaties?
                  "I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
                  - Voltaire/Benjamin Franklin/Anne Frank...

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