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akpobome
Community Member

Student Visas

Hi,
Can I earn on Upwork while in the USA on a student visa?

Thanks in anticipation!

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prestonhunter
Community Member

We can't answer that. It depends on what type or visa you have, where you were your born, what type of student you are, your nationality, and other factors. You would need to talk to local experts and authorities. Upwork doesn't make determinations about user's legal status.

Alright. Thanks for your help.

Check out the US Immigrations and Customs website  https://www.uscis.gov/working-us

The information you need can be found there.

ladyelexia
Community Member

No, you cant work in the USA while there on a student visa. As far as online freelancing goes, you can set your profile to your actual legal country and work as a citizen of that country. You cant work in the USA or act as if you are from the USA online while you are on a student visa. 

Heather: there are many ways that people on student visas can legally work while in the United States. Depends on the type of visa, type of student, how many hours, where work is done, what type of work, how many semesters a student has studied, the student's economic status, the part of the world the student comes from, what academic year they are in, emergent circumstances, and other factors. A blanket statement that a student can't work simply is not accurate.

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