Can a F2 visa holder work for online servey portals and earn money? If yes should they pay tax?
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Can a F2 visa holder work for online servey portals and earn money? If yes should they pay tax?
I’m a F2 visa holder and my husband is on F1 OPT
working for a company. Can I work for the online web
serveys portals and data entry works to be
productive.
Asked on January 17, 2017 under Immigration Law, New York
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If it requires you working then you are not permitted to do so in F-2 status because you are not permitted to receive an income for your work since you do not have and are not eligible for employment authorization.
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