Hi!
I am on F-1 visa and want to sell jewelry made by me, just couple of samples. I found a site, some News letter for international student (//infohost.nmt.edu/~stuaffs/Intl/Newsletters/May2003.pdf), where they say self-employment is illegal for F-1. Though I remember I saw somewhere info that things like writing articles or books and getting money for that is legal. So I am confused.
1. What is consider to be a self-employment? Is a little bit of artistry is illegal?
2. If it is legal. How do I state it in my taxes?
Thank you

Answered in other post!

Yes, thank you. I understand it is very similar to the question from the guy- with- web-site. The only thing that worries me that self-employment is illigal for F-1.

Kot:

Again, it is technically illegal. The issue is one of proportion. Further, those who get paid under Form 1099-MISC are also technically self-employed, yet the IRS does not even try to enforce that standard.

Everyone breaks at least one law every day. The IRS will not be the enforcing agency here; that duty falls with the INS. If your profits are not excessive, do not worry about it.