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I am on H4 Visa. I would like to work for Freelancer.com. Is this legal. I am paid in home currency

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Hi, My husband is on H1-B and I being the dependent am on H4 visa. I would like to do some freelance work on freelancer.com or vworker.com . The money earned will be in Indian rupee, will got o my indian bank account, will be used by my parenst and will not be entering the US for any reason. I do pay taxes in India. My question is, is this legal since, I am not earning in dollars, not taking away an US citizens oppurtunity nor am I doing a US company job?

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J Ferrari ·
No, it is not. While on H-4, you cannot work. That includes paid or unpaid work. It includes working for someone, and self-employment.
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Marilynnmika Spencer ·
I've shared your question with 's immigration law forum, where your question may be seen by more attorneys who practice in this area of the law.
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Gen Kimura ·
I agree with my colleagues.
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