All Questions
27 questions
1
vote
2
answers
107
views
Do U.S. universities allow online teachers to teach from a foreign countries?
I have experience teaching at a university (both face-to-face and online), and would like do so from another country.
Can a U.S citizen who is fully qualified to work in the U.S and to teach at a U.S. ...
- 11
0
votes
1
answer
441
views
Can you continue to work if J1 waiver is approved and H1B is pending?
I work as a postdoc on a J1 visa. I have been granted a J1 waiver based on NOS. My J1 visa expires in three months. I will be applying for H1B visa next week (normal processing time). My question is ...
- 105
0
votes
1
answer
233
views
I'm an American with Japanese permanent residence living and working in Japan. I also want to do remote work with a US firm. What must I do re: taxes?
I am an American with a permanent visa living and working in Japan.
I am planning on also taking on an American remote job and having the salary go to my American bank account.
Currently, my Japanese ...
- 43
0
votes
1
answer
52
views
What is best enterprise for IT Consultant in US?
I'm IT consultant graduated from French public engineering school, I work currently as Cloud Solutions Architect in Paris and plan to make my career in New Technologies (AI, Robotics, Cloud/DevOps, ......
2
votes
0
answers
173
views
Taxation for US Citizen remote work for Swiss startup
I am a US citizen based in the US. I have an opportunity to work with a Swiss startup. I am wondering what my tax obligation is for 1) salary and 2) any equity in the company that fully vests. Do I ...
- 21
1
vote
1
answer
36
views
Can I file STEM extension on my 1st masters?
I did two masters degrees which both are in STEM courses. After the first masters was completed, I started my second masters and after completion of second masters I obtained OPT ON Basis of second ...
- 11
2
votes
1
answer
57
views
Can non-American students enrolled in a US university but attending only online courses (COVID) do a summer 2021 internship in the US via CPT or OPT?
I'm reading on https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/506072-ice-tells-students-on-visas-they-must-leave-us-if-schools-go-online (mirror) that the US government has the bright idea to refuse ...
- 2,593
4
votes
1
answer
200
views
Can a F-1 visa holder teach an online course
I was wondering if a F1 student can teach an online course in the University they are attached to. Usually, all F1 students working as TAs are assigned only face to face courses to teach but there are ...
- 153
1
vote
1
answer
93
views
Can non-American PhD students stay in the United States during the academic year 2020-2021 if all their classes are online?
I'm reading on https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/506072-ice-tells-students-on-visas-they-must-leave-us-if-schools-go-online (mirror) that the US government has the bright idea to refuse ...
- 2,593
0
votes
1
answer
318
views
Has the post-completion OPT grace period of 60 days after STEM graduation been extended due to the covid-19-related economic slowdown?
https://www.uscis.gov/opt mentions the post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) grace period of 60 days after STEM
graduation:
Initial post-completion OPT:
Must apply within 30 days of your ...
- 2,593
3
votes
0
answers
241
views
Legality of working online for a Canadian company as a Canadian citizen living in the US
I am a Canadian citizen living in the United States. I do not have a visa to work here, I am here on an H4 visa, which is the spouse visa for my husband's H4 work visa. I would like to be able to ...
- 31
2
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Is it allowed to work ONLINE on F-1 visa?
As I've understood, its not allowed to work off campus on F-1 visa. However what about online freelance work, for example something on fiverr or some other freelance website?
Is that against the law ...
- 21
2
votes
1
answer
116
views
Can I be paid for work I did outside the UK while visiting on a tourist visa?
I work remotely as a software developer, and am going to visit the UK for 6 months (just by showing my US passport upon entry for a tourist visa since I have never been to the UK before). I have ...
- 131
1
vote
1
answer
43
views
Why is obtaining OPT authorization much longer than for CPT?
Obtaining OPT authorization takes around 90 days, whereas CPT is much shorter (~2 weeks). Why is obtaining OPT authorization much longer than for CPT?
- 2,593
1
vote
1
answer
550
views
Can people on H4 EAD do private tutoring?
Can people on H4 EAD do private tutoring?
i.e. Should the private tutoring be as part of any registered company or can we do it individually and take money in cash and pay the tax appropriately for ...
- 113
4
votes
2
answers
88
views
Australian citizen working in the USA
I’m an Australian citizen looking to work in America for a working holiday, but I can’t find a visa that applies to me. I don’t have the qualifications for an E-3 or H-B1, and I wouldn’t be working in ...
everydayghost
3
votes
1
answer
565
views
Emigrate to a foreign country with a remote US-based job
Background:
I have received job offer from a US-based company and the entire work force is remote. I'm indian by nationality. The company doesn't mind where I work out of, as long as I'm available in ...
- 141
1
vote
0
answers
55
views
Using CPT for summer work authorization on an F1 visa while OPT Application still Pending [closed]
Is anyone aware of whether it is okay to use the CPT (curricular practical training) while your OPT (optional practical training) application is still pending?
I am currently waiting for the ...
- 111
2
votes
1
answer
45
views
Can I take small party decoration orders on H4 VISA
My wife is on H4 VISA and is interested in doing ballon decoration for small birthday parties. Can she take such party decoration orders while on H 4 VISA.
- 21
1
vote
0
answers
52
views
Working abroad as a US citizen for a US university
My question is related to contracts when moving abroad as a US citizen working for a US organization (university). Starting September of this year I will be moving to the Netherlands and move in with ...
- 11
2
votes
0
answers
19
views
How can a Portuguese Graduate work in the USA? [duplicate]
I recently finished my 1st year of MSc in Marketing in Portugal and want to move abroad in order to start an international career in the United States as soon as possible. I'm presenting my thesis in ...
- 21
5
votes
1
answer
402
views
Do I have to pay taxes in the US if I work remotely for company in other country and pay taxes there?
I'm going to move in the US soon to work for US employer and live there. But I also have clients in other countries (Russia in particular, I'm Russian citizen) and they are paying all the taxes for me ...
- 161
3
votes
5
answers
7k
views
Swiss salaries compared to US salaries [closed]
Let's say I have a salary of 150,000$ in the US, in the San Francisco Bay area. I would like to have a better idea of my take-home pay if I move to Zurich or Geneva, compared to the US.
If you are an ...
user9148
2
votes
1
answer
155
views
UK Citizen working and living in Australia moving to America but continuing to work for Aus company
I am a British citizen and have been living in Australia for three years where I have been sponsored and have been on a 457 visa for the last two of those years. My partner is American and we are now ...
F Mae
2
votes
0
answers
26
views
Brokering Investment on F-1 OPT
I am F-1 US Visa-holding student with OPT authorization that is good May 9th through August 15th.
I have an opportunity to broker an investment in a manufacturing company registered in Nevada, USA. ...
- 121
2
votes
2
answers
3k
views
What's the repercussion of being a citizen or lawful permanent resident of Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria or Sudan when applying for a job in the US?
I was looking at this Facebook job description based in the US and read:
Please indicate whether you are either a citizen or lawful permanent
resident of any of the following countries: Cuba, ...
- 2,593
4
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Is it possible to get US J1 visa (trainee program) as software developer? (I don't have a degree)
I don't have a degree, but I have 4 years (2010-2014) of experience in software development and 4 years (2006-2010) as lead technical support engineer.
I see the following requirements for J1 trainee ...
- 51