Mindrift · Language
Native Korean Speakers in NYC: Paid In-Person Research Study (Up to $1,600)
Listed on Mindrift as “Native Korean Speakers in NYC: Paid In-Person Research Study (Up to $1,600)”
What this actually is
You evaluate AI responses in the target language, rate translation quality, write prompts in your native language, and flag errors. Not professional translation work in the traditional sense. The platform title (Native Korean Speakers in NYC: Paid In-Person Research Study (Up to $1,600)) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.
How Mindrift picks people
- Apply to a project with your CV. The team reviews it.
- Take a short assessment in your field.
- Verify your ID through Persona, then get matched to projects.
Before you start
- Assessments are unpaid, and you usually get one attempt.
- In a proctored test, switching browser tabs counts as a failed attempt.
- Joining is free.
Not every applicant gets an offer. Prepare well for the interview.
Source: Mindrift's help pages. mindrift.ai
Can you do this on your visa?
F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6: open. E-1 to E-7: needs concurrent-employment permit. D-2 / D-4 students: S-3 permit, 20 hr/week cap. D-10 / D-8: case by case.
Korean tax on USD income
First 5 years in Korea: foreign-source income only taxed if remitted into Korea. After year 5: worldwide income. Full tax guide.
Original posting from Mindrift
Work location: In person: New York, New York, United States
Pay: Up to $100 an hour, as Mindrift's project list states it.
Mindrift lists this project on its Active projects page. Apply on its Workable page, then complete Mindrift's qualification steps before you start.
Quoted from Mindrift's public listing on 2026-11-13. We don't edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.
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About Mindrift
Remote AI training platform with category-organized tracks (code, STEM, design, writing, legal, consulting). Published pay band $15-$100/hr. Lower friction than Mercor or Alignerr; project supply has been growing through 2026.
Is Mindrift legit? Our review
Run by Toloka AI BV, a Dutch company; Nebius Group is a shareholder but gave up voting control in 2025. Mindrift says most projects pay twice a month, on the 5th and 20th. The usual complaint is waiting weeks for work, not missing pay. Korean-language roles have appeared on its apply board.
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