Thanks for joining in this thread, @tsc14.
Yes, Rustler is correct. The contractor has to sign the form so you will have a justification that the contractor is a non-US citizen.
In the meantime, the best way is to get in touch with the IRS to make sure that you will be filing the correct form at year-end.
You may refer to this article about 1099 form and things to know when preparing your form 1099:
Feel free to get back in touch with me if you have other matching concerns in QuickBooks. I'd love to help.
