Visa Issues/Immigration Law Restrictions

The matrix below provides guidance on whether Calvin can make a payment to a foreign visitor. Immigration law restricts these types of payments.

Please direct any questions regarding proper visa status to the Human Resources Office at least four months prior to arriving at Calvin College.

Note: If a payment is allowed under the below conditions, please proceed to the guide for Payments to Foreign Nationals for further instructions.

Visa Status Sponsoring Institution Honoraria Living Allowances, Stipends (Note 1) Wages
U.S. Permanent Resident
("Green Card") 		NA: Sponsor Not Required Yes Yes
Yes
NA: Sponsor Not Required
Yes: Individual must sign a statement attesting that his visit at Calvin will not exceed 9 days and he/she has not received more than 5 honoraria in last 6 months.
Yes
No
Sponsor: Not Calvin
No
No
No
 
Sponsor: Calvin
Yes
Yes
Yes
F-1: Curricular/
Practical Training 
(See Note 2 Below)
Sponsor: Not Calvin
Yes
Yes
Yes
  Sponsor: Calvin
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sponsor: Not Calvin
No
No
No
  Sponsor: Calvin
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sponsor: Not Calvin
Yes: Requires a letter of authorization from institution that sponsored J-1.
Yes: Requires a letter of authorization from institution that sponsored J-1.
Yes: Requires a letter of authorization from institution that sponsored J-1.
  Sponsor: Calvin
Yes
Yes
Yes
TN
(Canada, Mexico)
Sponsor: Not Calvin
No
No
No
  Sponsor: Calvin
Yes
Yes
Yes
WT/WB
(Visa Waiver:
No Visa Req)
NA: Sponsor Not Required
Yes:
See requirements under B-1.
Yes
No
Other Visas
Sponsor: Not Calvin
Contact Financial Services PRIOR to making any agreements about payments.

1. Calvin will reimburse the business expenses (transportation, meals, lodging) for short term visitors as long as the voucher includes business purpose and original receipts supporting the expense.

2. F-1 Practical Training: Individual must have a current employment authorization card (EAD). F-1 Curricular Training. Individual must have a stamp on I-20 authorizing curricular training.