Legal to hire a model for non-professional pictures under ESTA/VWP?
I recently started to practice a lot my photography skills and I would like to further improve them. I'll be traveling to the US under ESTA and staying in a nice hotel. I'd love to hire a model from an agency, but I suspect that even if I'm not getting any income, and NOT working for anyone, that it qualifies for work and it is thus illegal.
Does it change if I do not get any rights for the pictures?
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Is ESTA the same as VWP?
ESTA is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Authorization via ESTA does not determine whether a traveler is admissible to the United States.Who needs VWP?
Who is required to apply for ESTA? All eligible nationals or citizens of VWP countries who plan to travel to the United States for temporary business or pleasure under VWP are required to receive an authorization through ESTA prior to boarding a U.S.-bound airplane or vessel.How does a VWP work?
The Visa Waiver Program allows citizens of 39 countries to enter the United States without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. Travelers can apply for travel authorization and enroll in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) program before they enter the United States.What does an ESTA cover?
An approved ESTA allows you to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (generally an airport) and request permission to enter the United States, but an approved ESTA does not guarantee entry into the United States.ESTA USA | Step by Step Guide
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