None of the below information should constitute legal advice. All contractors are responsible for determining their own immigration status and requirements and ensuring they are eligible to work.

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Work Authorization Statuses

We work with a variety of work authorization statuses in the United States, including but not limited to:

  • US Citizens and Permanent Residents: Eligible to work without any restrictions.

  • F-1 Visa Holders (International Students): Eligible under specific conditions as outlined below.

  • Other Visa Types: Handled according to the specific work authorization attached to the visa. Get in touch with us via work@mercor.com to discuss your specific situation.

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Before, during and after working with Mercor

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Before getting started

We will require the following:

  • W9 Collection: We require a completed W9 form from all independent contractors before initiating any payments.

What Mercor can provide:

  • Offer Letter: We can provide an offer letter to all independent contractors, which may serve as proof of employment.

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While working with Mercor

What Mercor can provide:

  • Work Verification: Upon request, we can provide work verification after the start of the contract. Requests should be submitted to team@mercor.com with the subject “Work Verification Request”.

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After your work with Mercor

What you are responsible for:

  • 1099 forms will be provided at the end of the year to any contractor paid $600 or more in a calendar year. You are responsible for paying taxes on this amount.

What Mercor can provide:

  • Termination Notice: We systematically provide a termination notice at the conclusion of all contracts.

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E-Verify

Mercor’s legal name is Mercor.io Corporation and our e-Verify company id is 2339925

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Special Considerations for F-1 Visa Holders

If you are holding an F-1 visa, we recognize the following categories:

  1. Optional Practical Training (OPT):

  • Pre/Post Completion OPT: We will engage with you once this is approved, but will only be able to share an offer letter and termination notice with you. We understand that some universities and institutions require more documentation and we are not able to provide this.

  • STEM OPT: Due to the additional operational overhead, we do not engage contractors under STEM OPT status.

  1. Curricular Practical Training (CPT):
  • Contractors under CPT can be engaged if the work is integral to their curriculum and authorized by their educational institution. We will provide only an offer letter and termination notice in these cases.