Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

o-1 visa..can I work for myself?
I have an O-1 visa and work for a company in the US as a jewelry designer. I want to sell my own jewelry on the side on a website, in stores, at fairs. I am from Canada and I have a registered business there. Am I allowed to do this since in the US since I my visa is employee specific?

Asked on 4/06/07, 1:15 am

William Frenkel Frenkel Sukhman LLP

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Re: o-1 visa..can I work for myself?

I think you answered your own question. Your visa is employer-specific and you are not permitted to be self-employed.

Unfortunately, TN visa classification (another option for Canadians), even if you qualified for it, does not permit self-employment either.

However, you may want to look into whether you may qualify for an E visa. Contact an immigration attorney to assist you.

The above reply is in the nature of general information, is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such.

Answered on 4/06/07, 1:43 am

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