Hi,
I'm a masters student in F-1 status. I was offered an 1099 contractor internship position in May 2008. I got my CPT authorization from Office of International Education (OIE) to work from May 2008 to Dec 2008 (which includes my allowed two semesters of CPT). After working for 3 months now, one of my school's payroll employee mentioned to me I can't work as a 1099 contractor position under F-1 status. She said it's a technical immigration violation. She also mentioned it might pose problems when I go for my H1-B or Green card. I'm still working at the company. I'm not sure what I should do? Can you guys please suggest something.
Thanks

Rahul

Hi,
I'm a masters student in F-1 status. I was offered an 1099 contractor internship position in May 2008. I got my CPT authorization from Office of International Education (OIE) to work from May 2008 to Dec 2008 (which includes my allowed two semesters of CPT). After working for 3 months now, one of my school's payroll employee mentioned to me I can't work as a 1099 contractor position under F-1 status. She said it's a technical immigration violation. She also mentioned it might pose problems when I go for my H1-B or Green card. I'm still working at the company. I'm not sure what I should do? Can you guys please suggest something.
Thanks

Rahul

Posts merged, please do not ask the same question more than once

Hi, Can someone please suggest something.
Thanks

As long as you have a work permit, it doesn't matter whether you worked on W2 (employee) or 1099 (a contractor). The most important thing is filing tax return.

Thank you. I will definitely file a return