Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
can an H4 visa holder win contest prizes such as photo contests? Is there a limitation in the amount of the prize won per year?
Asked on 4/17/14, 5:26 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings
Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law
The prize rules determine if the contest is open to non-immigrants or not. As for prizes won, you may owe U.S. taxes, but there is nothing in the Immigration & Nationality Act that addresses the issues you are concerned with.
Answered on 4/18/14, 5:42 am
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