Can I have multiple sources of income on H1B?

While you are on an H1B visa, you can work only for your authorized employer specified on your I-129. However, there may be reasons that you want to generate additional income outside of your work. Most ways of generating additional income on an H1B visa are prohibited.

Can you have side jobs on H1B?

As long as you are on an H1B you cannot have a side business or do any work-for-income save for your employer. You can earn income from passive sources like investments. No side gigs. No freelancing.

Can I freelance on H1B?

Can I freelance on an H1B for a US Company outside of my primary employer? Generally, no. In general, freelance and independent contractor work arrangements do not meet this requirement and thus, they are not permitted for H1B visa holders.

Can I drive Uber on H1?

No, H1B visa holders cannot become Uber drivers because of the employment restrictions on H1B visas. While H1B visa holders can meet all of Uber’s requirements (like having a certain type of car, a license, and a SSN), driving for Uber would violate the terms of their H1B visa.

Can I generate additional income on an H1B visa?

However, there may be reasons that you want to generate additional income outside of your work. Most ways of generating additional income on an H1B visa are prohibited. However, there are a very few select ways that you can generate additional income outside of your H1B authorized job.

Can I file more than one H1B application?

In many situations, such multiple filings are permitted, if they are filed by different employers. However, a single employer typically may not file more than one cap-subject H1B petition for an individual.

Can a H-1B worker work for two companies at once?

Someone on H-1B with one employer can have a concurrent H-1B with another employer so he or she can work for both employers simultaneously. This type of employment arrangement is not allowed unless the 2nd employer files a “Concurrent H-1B” petition on the H-1B worker’s behalf

Can I start a blog while on an H1B visa?

So broadly, if you set up or maintained a blog and demonstrated intent to generate a stream of income, it is not allowed while on an H1B visa. If you have a blog generating an income stream or if you want to start a blog that might generate income, you should speak to an immigration attorney