I received a W-9 form form my bank. I am doing a paid internship under a J1 visa. Do I have to fill this W-9 form or should I fill the W-8 form ?

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I received a W-9 form form my bank. I am doing a paid internship under a J1 visa. Do I have to fill this W-9 form or should I fill the W-8 form ?

If you are in the US less than 3 calendar years you should fill out form W8BEN, not form W9

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I received a W-9 form form my bank. I am doing a paid internship under a J1 visa. Do I have to fill this W-9 form or should I fill the W-8 form ?

If you are in the US less than 3 calendar years you should fill out form W8BEN, not form W9

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