Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

H1-B Visa & freelance projects

Hi, I am in Texas. I have a valid H1-B visa and a permanent job. I was wondering if i can do some freelance projects on the side - apart from my main job. Does my visa allow this? what do i need to do in case my visa restricts?


Asked on 2/10/09, 3:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: H1-B Visa & freelance projects

You can only be employed by your H1B employer. Be careful to not violate the terms of your employment contract. Immigration restricts employment, but not income per-se. Example: You are employed by a newspaper as a reporter under an H1B. While employed you write a book on the weekends and sell it. As long as you have not violated the terms of your employment contract, you have not violated your H1B visa.

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Answered on 2/11/09, 9:02 am


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