Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

illegla work consequence

Hi,

I am a business trainee in NYC under J-1 visa and my company has decided to stop paying me but wants to keep me as an unpaid intern. What could be the consequences if I took a job off the books as a waitress?

Thank you!


Asked on 12/08/08, 1:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Isabella Mayzel, Esq. Law Offices of Isabella Mayzel

Re: illegla work consequence

Employment without authorization can cause initiation of the removal proceeding (deportation). Therefore, be very careful!

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Answered on 12/09/08, 9:36 pm


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