Ask HN: Transitioning to freelancing after H1B

1 pointsseige9y ago3 comments

Happy Thanksgiving HN!

Has anyone ever managed to transition to freelancing and still legally staying/living in US after working on H1B as a full time employee?

Most immigrants are unfortunately locked in full-time employment due to H1-B. I was wondering if someone has managed to transition to a freelancing role.

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rosskerwin9y ago

I am on H1-B. Can I work full time with my current employer and freelance when I have freetime during the weekend for small local community projects. They can pay on 1099G. I was wondering if anyone has an idea if that is legal to work on 1099

gregjor9y ago

Freelancing is work, so you need a visa that allows you to stay in the US and work there. Tourist visas don't allow any kind of employment.

brudgers9y ago

I'd recommend hiring an immigration attorney. Options will almost certainly vary in individual cases.

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