Yes, every person in the United States, regardless of immigration status can apply for a Tax ID Number (TIN) to file their taxes. Undocumented immigrants can become independent contractors or freelancers by using a TIN or EIN. Some undocumented immigrants have also received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and consequently have a social security number that allows them to work as full-time employees or independent contractors.
Immigrants Rising created a resource called “
5 Tips to Get Started as an Independent Contractor” to support undocumented people to advance their professional careers.
This document is a helpful resource for undocumented people but, also, for producers to understand the hiring process of undocumented filmmakers that become independent contractors.
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