Can someone in the U.S. in business (B-1/VWB) or tourist (B-2/VWT) status provide services for Mason and be paid an honorarium (compensation)?
Under limited circumstances, someone coming to Mason in B-1 or B-2 status (or VWB or VWT if from a visa waiver country) to conduct “usual academic activities” like giving a one-day lecture or conducting collaborative research can receive compensation. But their activity at Mason cannot exceed 9 days, and they cannot have received similar payments from more than 5 other U.S. institutions in the prior 6-month period. The individual must meet with the International tax Coordinator and complete a tax packet. Please see section Inviting a B-1 Visitor to GMU for details.
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