Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

What are penalties for f1 visa holder working under the table? Can this person get away with excuses such as doing a volunteer job or paid in cash?


Asked on 1/31/13, 11:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

If you are caught working without proper authorization as an F-1 student (i.e. OPT or CPT), then you could be found in violation of your legal visa status and your visa could be revoked. I cannot give you advice on unlawful employment practices.

If you need to work, you should contact your school's foreign student adviser & see if you qualify for CPT.

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Answered on 2/01/13, 1:37 pm


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