Can I be Self-Employed While on F-1 OPT? - The Answer Might Surprise You!
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- čas přidán 10. 02. 2021
- Can I be self-employed on F-1 OPT? The answer is yes as long as certain critical requirements are met. This video summarizes the 3 requirements for F-1 OPT self-employment. Being self-employed on F-1 OPT is an often overlooked alternative option for entrepreneurial F-1 students. F-1 students with valid post-completion OPT work authorization may work for themselves without the need for a employer sponsor, making this an attractive opportunity for those F-1 students wishing to form a startup.
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Thank you. I am under OPT STEM now and am working for a company, but I will quit the job soon to do my own business. This information helps me a lot. Thank you again :)
Thank you for your comment bNext. Please note that the rules are a little different for STEM OPT, which requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship. For more information on this topic, please visit our blog at: www.pandevlaw.com/blog/ or contact us at www.pandevlaw.com/contact . Have a great weekend!
Thank you so so much ! I have been searching for solution to start a business in the states with F1 visa and your resources from websites and youtube have been so useful ! So appreciated!!
Fantastic! Glad I helped you out! stay tuned for more Business and Immigration Related videos coming soon! You may also visit our website www.pandevlaw.com if you want to learn more. :)
Very glad I found your channel. You should do a video about students with businesses outside the US that they are owners of(and operating) and what to do if they have just received their F1 visa and started going to school.
Thank you so much! By the way that's a great suggestion 🙌 Stay tuned for F1-related concerns and will get back to you! 😀
Useful and crisp Information, Thanks for that !
Thank you for the positive feedback!
This is excellent content! Please keep posting! Quick question. Can I work full time for a company and run my personal business at the same time as long as I am actively working on it?
Hi! In order to further assist you with your case, I would highly suggest talking to me here: pandevlaw.com/contact or call 646-354-3780
Which document should I prepare to reenter the US if I travel during self-empoyed OPT? Because I'll not have offer letter & employment letter etc.
Hi there! you can talk to us about this here: www.pandevlaw.com/contact
Great video, helped a lot. I've formed a single-member LLC while on OPT (I also have a full-time, field-related job) and I'm planning to file taxes as a sole proprietorship. Do I still need an EIN in this case?
Hi! Thank you. Unfortunately, I cannot answer such questions here. You may set up an appointment here: www.pandevlaw.com/contact
Yes, you do need an EIN for your company. After all, its a LLC.
hey, can i start a Tech business and be self employed on post completion STEM OPT? And simultaneously, start a non-tech business and hire someone to manage the business? So, I will be working for 1st company and incorporating the second company.
Please let me know, I really appreciate your time.
The rules for STEM OPT are different. We will try to post more videos on this subject too.
Can I intraday trade F&Os/Forex/equity while on F1? Can it be registered legally as self employment if I am a finance student?
Hi @Ichor, you may wanna talk to us about it by setting a consultation here: www.pandevlaw.com/contact :)
If I graduated with a Fine Arts Degree in Architecture can I start a art selling business ?
Hi Yan Vince, Thank you for watching the video. Unfortunately, I am not allowed to provide legal advice in the comments. If you wish to talk to me directly, you can schedule a consultation here: www.pandevlaw.com/contact
I am on OPT and I want to sell e-commerce and my major is in Business Administrations. Would an e-commerce business be seen as related to my degree?
Thank you for watching my video! I cannot provide case specific advice in the comments. Please feel free to schedule a consultation with me to discuss your case in detail at www.pandevlaw.com/contact/ This is also a great question to ask your DSO who should be able to provide clarification. Wishing you the very best with your new US venture!
can a non opt f1 student be a self employed or own a business?
Hi! Our team would love to provide you with legal advice. You may book a consultation here: www.pandevlaw.com/contact
Can I be self-employed on CPT ?
Hi Yasir, Thank you for watching the video. Unfortunately, I am not allowed to provide legal advice in the comments. If you wish to talk to me directly, you can schedule a consultation here: www.pandevlaw.com/contact