Can I get F2 Visa without resigning job in india?

[chuckys]

We are from india. My spouse will be going on student visa(F1) this fall 2013 and i am currently employed in an IT company. I can get work from home option as well.

My question is, can i apply for the dependent F2 visa and work while in the US for the indian company(Without change of payroll, still getting salary in my indian A/C)?

I have done quite a few read ups. But im not sure many are in this situation, so couldnt find answers.

Any help would be much appreciated.

[pontevecchio]

Since the F2 visa and status do not allow for working you cannot legally work in US territory while on a F2 visa.

[JoeF]

While on F2 in the US, you can not work, not even remotely.

It doesn't matter where the company is located, it matters where you are located.

[catx]

The answer is no -- a spouse (or child) is not allowed to be employed in any capacity whatsoever (regardless of the location of the employer, payroll, etc.) on a F-2 dependent visa. Further, any employment while in the U.S., even from foreign sources, has to be reported on U.S. tax returns.

[t75]

You may NOT work on F2. It does not matter how you are paid but where your body is when you are doing the work. Either get a legitimate work visa (H-1B or L1) or stay home where you can work legally.

[chuckys]

Thank you all for the quick answers! :)

I guess i will have to look for alternatives as you all suggest, either resign or try for H1.

[t75]

If your company has a US presence and you have worked there at least 1 year, ask if they will assign you on L1 to their US office. The US office can assign you to work remotely.