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What is the "Statement for
Honoraria Recipients" and who does it apply to? |
The Statement for Honoraria Recipients is a form generated by the
GLACIER online tax reporting system
when a foreign national receives an honoraria or payment for
independent personal services from UCLA, UCOP or UC
Merced, if the foreign national is traveling on an immigration
status which is subject to the regulations of Section
431 of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act
of 1998. The Statement for Honoraria Recipients
substantiates that the requirements under these regulations have
been met.
What immigration status does this
regulation apply to?
Visitors travelling on a B1 visa, B2 visa, WB status
(Waiver-Business) or WT status (Waiver-Tourist) and Canadian
nationals who have entered the United States without a formal visa
and are travelling on an implied B1 status.
What are the regulations of Section
431 of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of
1998?
These regulations allow payments to visitors on B visas (B1 or B2),
or Visa Waivers (WB or WT), provided that all of
the following requirements are met:
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Service is limited to regular
academic activity such as lecture/speaking/presentation fees
(consulting or professional services are not considered to be an
academic activity by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services);
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Service period does not exceed 9
days; and
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The individual does not receive
payments or reimbursements from more than five U.S. institutions
in a six month period.
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To whom should the Statement For
Honoraria Recipients be submitted?
The Statement For Honoraria Recipients is part of an individual’s
GLACIER record and should be submitted by the
foreign national to Payroll Services along with all other GLACIER
forms and documents.
Where can I find more
information on setting up a GLACIER record for a foreign national who
will be receiving an independent personal service payment?
Refer to: http://map.ais.ucla.edu/go/1004279.