SSN vs ITIN for J1 Visa Holders – What You Need to KnowWhen you come to the U.S. with a J1 Visa, one of your first questions will likely be: Do I need a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)? This distinction is crucial,...

Form 1099 for J1 Visa Holders. What You Need to KnowMost J1 visa holders receive a Form W-2 for their wages, since they are usually employed directly by a U.S. company or program sponsor. However, some J1 visa holders may receive a Form 1099 instead of a W-2, and this...