Canadians doing U.S. Trials

[lowic]

Hi all, nice to meet you.

I've done a few trials in Toronto and I've overheard of people going to the states for higher payouts and Phase 1 studies.

I screened at Covance (Wisconsin) a couple months ago, was accepted and on my way to check in I got turned around at the b.
Stupid me, when they asked what I was doing I told them the truth. "Clinical trial" what's that? "research study on medication" Is there compensation? "Yup"
Big nono, since I'd need a visa if I was making money over the b, but it's not employment.
They padded me down, fingerprinted me and sent me home.

They told me to get a Visa, but I don't think that's what I need.
I cannot get an SSN, so I looked into an ITIN (Form W-7).
In to apply for one of those, I have to first file taxes showing I need an ITIN.
Now there is an exemptions table, but that is mostly gibberish to me.

I have a screening again at Covance in a couple weeks.
I plan on playing the dumb tourist card this time, but I will have to cross the b when I check in the second time.
If they catch me in the lie I want to be prepared...

Anyone have any clue?
Any successful Canadians on this board still?
I've tried searching, but no straight answer on this site.

[idoitforthepong]

Where a Patrick Kane sweater and pack a fat camera... you'll do just fine

[lowic]

Lol hope so, screenings next week!

[vark]

so covance was ok with you being canadian?

[lowic]

Covance was, said I'd be taxed X amount. Can't remember.
Never ended up passing b patrol.