On H1b, stock options of different startup.

[bsk_kumarse]

Hi,

Can a H1b worker accept stock options of different startup company? (not investing in it)

Thanks

Santosh

[JoeF]

For what would the stock options be?

No company gives out stock options without expecting something in return.

[bsk_kumarse]

for some work in the startup (i know, getting paid from other company is not legal) but can i accept some kind of stocks?

[wiweq]

(i know, getting paid from other company is not legal)

=> Good, you know the answer.

[JoeF]

You can not work for that startup, not for a salary, not for stock options, not for free.

It would be unauthorized employment.