is it legal to do job in US with H1B and freelancing in other country at their local pay?

[sachinsam]

is it legal to do job in US with H1B and freelancing in other country at their local pay at a time? 

[JoeF]

No. On H1 you can ONLY work for the H1 employer. It doesn't matter where the company is located, it matters where you are located.

And you have to declare your worldwide income on your US tax returns.

Edited April 19, 2023 by JoeF

[Attorney_10]

Foreign nationals residing in the United States must have employment authorization in order to perform work for an employer, even for a foreign employer. Your H1B status allows you to work for your H1B employer only and does not provide general work authorization. Therefore, you would not be permitted to freelance for customers in another country while in the United States on H1B.

Every case is different. Therefore, prior to taking any specific action it is advisable to speak with an experienced U.S. immigration attorney as there are nuances to any situation and approach. https://www.murthy.com/client-services/hire-us/