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Ask HN: Transitioning to freelancing after H1B

by seige on 11/25/16, 6:12 AM with 3 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.

  • by rosskerwin on 11/30/16, 9:57 PM

    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

  • by gregjor on 11/25/16, 6:40 AM

    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.

  • by brudgers on 11/25/16, 4:14 PM

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