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Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Hey,
I'm on a student visa here in the US, and planning to settle here. Have a fiance and good job prospects so don't really see a Green card being an issue. I've been offered a project to work on outside the university which will make me a nice bit of cash for only a couple of weeks work. Problem is that on a student visa I'm not supposed to get any kind of money/work outside of the unversity. Anyone got any suggestions here??? Its too good to turn down and will help me make contacts for my future. Maybe joint or business bank account or something with US citizen??? Looking forward to hearing some suggestions. :rolleyes: |
Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Well, you know the official answer. One thing to think hard about is whether the pay is reported to IRS (at their end, not yours).
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Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Originally Posted by robousy
Hey,
I'm on a student visa here in the US, and planning to settle here. Have a fiance and good job prospects so don't really see a Green card being an issue. I've been offered a project to work on outside the university which will make me a nice bit of cash for only a couple of weeks work. Problem is that on a student visa I'm not supposed to get any kind of money/work outside of the unversity. Anyone got any suggestions here??? Its too good to turn down and will help me make contacts for my future. Maybe joint or business bank account or something with US citizen??? Looking forward to hearing some suggestions. :rolleyes: Sorry for raining on your parade but personally I don't believe in taking stupid risks, no matter how slim they are. |
Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Hi
I don't know if these rules apply to you or not but might be useful http://www.ice.gov/graphics/sevis/employment/index.htm Maggie
Originally Posted by robousy
Hey,
I'm on a student visa here in the US, and planning to settle here. Have a fiance and good job prospects so don't really see a Green card being an issue. I've been offered a project to work on outside the university which will make me a nice bit of cash for only a couple of weeks work. Problem is that on a student visa I'm not supposed to get any kind of money/work outside of the unversity. Anyone got any suggestions here??? Its too good to turn down and will help me make contacts for my future. Maybe joint or business bank account or something with US citizen??? Looking forward to hearing some suggestions. :rolleyes: |
Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Originally Posted by robousy
Hey,
I'm on a student visa here in the US, and planning to settle here. Have a fiance and good job prospects so don't really see a Green card being an issue. I've been offered a project to work on outside the university which will make me a nice bit of cash for only a couple of weeks work. Problem is that on a student visa I'm not supposed to get any kind of money/work outside of the unversity. Anyone got any suggestions here??? Its too good to turn down and will help me make contacts for my future. Maybe joint or business bank account or something with US citizen??? Looking forward to hearing some suggestions. :rolleyes: If you want to fulfill the ambitions in your first sentence, your odds are greatly improved if you follow the rules of your visa status. NC Penguin |
Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
well, in my own unprofessional opinion you can set up a business account and have them pay you on a 1099 instead of a w2 this way it is not categorised as "work" but merely as running a business which may lead to further things you suggested earlier.
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Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Originally Posted by jonny140
well, in my own unprofessional opinion you can set up a business account and have them pay you on a 1099 instead of a w2 this way it is not categorised as "work" but merely as running a business which may lead to further things you suggested earlier.
Don't you need a visa to reside in the USA and run a "business" in the USA? :confused: |
Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Easy....buy and sell stuff on ebay. Find a wholesaler and sell whatever you like. Last time I checked buying and selling things wasn't considered work, but i'm sure i'll be proven wrong.......anyway, give that a go. Best of luck!!
Originally Posted by robousy
Hey,
I'm on a student visa here in the US, and planning to settle here. Have a fiance and good job prospects so don't really see a Green card being an issue. I've been offered a project to work on outside the university which will make me a nice bit of cash for only a couple of weeks work. Problem is that on a student visa I'm not supposed to get any kind of money/work outside of the unversity. Anyone got any suggestions here??? Its too good to turn down and will help me make contacts for my future. Maybe joint or business bank account or something with US citizen??? Looking forward to hearing some suggestions. :rolleyes: |
Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Originally Posted by robousy
Hey,
I'm on a student visa here in the US, and planning to settle here. Have a fiance and good job prospects so don't really see a Green card being an issue. I've been offered a project to work on outside the university which will make me a nice bit of cash for only a couple of weeks work. Problem is that on a student visa I'm not supposed to get any kind of money/work outside of the unversity. Anyone got any suggestions here??? Its too good to turn down and will help me make contacts for my future. Maybe joint or business bank account or something with US citizen??? Looking forward to hearing some suggestions. :rolleyes: I'd take the job for a "few weeks" and keep my mouth shut. What I wouldn't do is post my intentions on an internet forum, especially one regarding immigrating to the USA that could be "watched" by US Immigration officials. However, If I did have a brain fart and did that I definately wouldn't include my location AND A PICTURE OF ME to make it easier for them to find and deport me if they are watching!!! :rolleyes: |
Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
If your fiance is a yank, any dodgy work is often forgiven at AOS, but you could still get booted before you AOS if you get caught.
Getting paid abroad ain't the issue, the issue is that you'd be working in the US, and you can't. |
Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Originally Posted by rushman
I'll tell what I'd do.
I'd take the job for a "few weeks" and keep my mouth shut. What I wouldn't do is post my intentions on an internet forum, especially one regarding immigrating to the USA that could be "watched" by US Immigration officials. However, If I did have a brain fart and did that I definately wouldn't include my location AND A PICTURE OF ME to make it easier for them to find and deport me if they are watching!!! :rolleyes: It only takes one person on here to notify immigration and your up sh**t creek without a paddle. |
Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Thanks for the advice.
As for the pejorative comments regarding brain farts and so forth, the work is an offer which hasn't been accepted and as such I am just seeking advice at this point. Anyhow, new question. If I get married next week (instead of next year) then how long would it generally take to come under the new marriage visa, an IR1 I think, instead of student visa, so that I could work legally??? |
Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Originally Posted by robousy
Thanks for the advice.
As for the pejorative comments regarding brain farts and so forth, the work is an offer which hasn't been accepted and as such I am just seeking advice at this point. |
Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Originally Posted by robousy
If I get married next week (instead of next year) then how long would it generally take to come under the new marriage visa, an IR1 I think, instead of student visa, so that I could work legally???
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Re: Advice on making extra money while on a student visa
Originally Posted by robousy
If I get married next week (instead of next year) then how long would it generally take to come under the new marriage visa, an IR1 I think, instead of student visa, so that I could work legally???
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