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    frank crane Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 7, 2006, 08:27 AM
    Second US income on H1-B
    Hi, I am a writer on H1-B, and recently I did some freelance work (filed taxes for all money received).

    Is this OK, am I allowed to have this kind of second income while on H1-B.

    If not, what do I do next?

    Please advise,
    FC
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    Jul 7, 2006, 06:06 PM
    FC:

    My opinion: do nothing! Freelance work technically is a violation of your H-1B visa, but if the amount of money earned are not too great, I doubt it will make any difference.
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    Jul 9, 2006, 04:54 PM
    Thanks ATE. I'm doing the freelance writing mainly as a hobby, the money involved is less than $ 1,000 per month. Is that considered substantial?

    Should I drop the whole writing thing altogether?

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    Jul 10, 2006, 10:17 AM
    Personally, I would NOT drop it, especially if you enjoy it and are properly reporting the income.

    However, its effect on your H-1B visa status is a LEGAL question, not a tax question, and I am not an attorney.

    If I were you, I would access on of the websites that offer advice on visa matters and pose your question on their forum(s).
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