How does being in business and being employed with an F-1 visa work?
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How does being in business and being employed with an F-1 visa work?
Can I start a business in the US if I have visa F1 and I am working 15 hours a day as teaching assistant? Maximum for F-1 students is 20 hours I think and just for the university. Can I open a webpage and get paid for the services I am offering or advertisements in my webpage? In the case that I could should I report to anyone? Can I open the business in my country of origin and then make business with US with resources from US?
Asked on December 5, 2011 under Immigration Law, New Jersey
Answers:
SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
As an F-1 student, you are able to start a business but you are not permitted to derive any income in the US unless you are specifically authorized for employment. As such, you can reinvest all the money you receive back into the business and the business can hire others who will get paid if they are authorized to work. I would strongly suggest that YOU not take any income so that it does not impact on your future ability to immigrate to the US.
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