Can I work during my first year with an F1 visa?
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Can I work during my first year with an F1 visa?
It’s a full time program but the classes are in the evening.
Asked on November 24, 2012 under Immigration Law, New Jersey
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under United States law if you are in this country on a student F1 visa you are not able to legally work in this country for payment. If such happens and this is discovered by immigration officials, you very well could be deported from this country for violation of your visa status.
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