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    Jul 11, 2009, 11:21 PM
    Can F1 visa holder make a rental income?
    Hi,

    I am an international student holding F-1 visa.
    I am thinking of purchasing a duplex to live in one side (so this is not solely an investment purpose) and rent out the other.
    Will this be regarded as illegal?
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    Jul 12, 2009, 06:07 AM

    As long as you are not performing any compensable services, you are not working in the U.S.
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