Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Re: Is it legal to work online from USA to other country if you are on F1/J1 visa

It depends on the details. Legitimate business activities or other non-employment is a gray area of the law. I can explain better verbally than in writing. Contact me directly at [email protected] to take further action.

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Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, Attorney, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law, State bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization

Re: Is it legal to work online from USA to other country if you are on F1/J1 visa

This is a very interesting problem, on one hand who knows where you are, on the other hand your matter is very complex and you should get an attorney beacuse when you change status you will need to say how you made a living. If you are located in California, you can email me your contact info, so we can discuss your particular situation. There is no charge for consultation.

Re: Is it legal to work online from USA to other country if you are on F1/J1 visa

I agree with both of the other attorneys, and want to stress that the actual manner of doing business, as well as the factor of being a business owner vs. an employee is often a critical factor.