CanI do on-line work for a companybased in another country while in the US on a student visa?
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CanI do on-line work for a companybased in another country while in the US on a student visa?
I am currently on a student visa in the US. As I understand I do not have the permission to work until I graduate. Would it be legal to do on-line translation work for a company based in Spain while I am here?
Asked on November 20, 2011 under Immigration Law, New Jersey
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Some work related opportunities are allowed while you are on a student visa status in the United Status; work is not entirely barred. To be certain that the type of work you wish you to conduct is allowed will be dependent on ICE requirements and prohibitions. Contact the State Department first and see if that entity has any information on where you can get some writen descriptions of the exact prohibitions and the exact allowable types and locations of work.
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