Can we open an online store while on H1B?

[p31]

Hello Experts,

 

I was wondering if I can sell anything online (self made paintings on etsy.com) in the US while I am on H1B?  Does it affect my green card processing in any way?

 

Thanks in advance

[newuser21]

I am also looking for answers on the same line. I feel being stuck on H1b that I can't pursue any of my other interest and establish myself in other areas. As far as I have heard, any income outside of H1b (other than investments) is illegal. I want to publish a book, want to try modeling, want to start my own business, do individual research and file patents. It's such a waste of time to wait for almost a decade in the long queue of GC. 

[JoeF]

Sorry, that's not allowed on H1.

On H1, you can work ONLY for your employer.

[omshiv]

No you cannot do that...it would affect your H1b as well as GC.

[rahul412]

Hello Experts,

 

I was wondering if I can sell anything online (self made paintings on etsy.com) in the US while I am on H1B?  Does it affect my green card processing in any way?

 

Thanks in advance

On H1 you will be working for your employer only. In this case, what you are doing is nothing but starting your own business which is against H1.

[omshiv]

I am also looking for answers on the same line. I feel being stuck on H1b that I can't pursue any of my other interest and establish myself in other areas. As far as I have heard, any income outside of H1b (other than investments) is illegal. I want to publish a book, want to try modeling, want to start my own business, do individual research and file patents. It's such a waste of time to wait for almost a decade in the long queue of GC. 

 

 

you are always free to do that in your home country where there is no restrictions...until then wait patiently for your GC just like others did.

 

you should have got job in those areas instead of coding on H1B.

[rahul412]

 It's such a waste of time to wait for almost a decade in the long queue of GC. 

That's right. But no one forced you to do, we as non immigrants doesn't have all the benefits like a USC and that's fair enough.

[omshiv]

That's right. But no one forced you to do, we as non immigrants doesn't have all the benefits like a USC and that's fair enough.

 

well said.

[chakrakr]

you are always free to do that in your home country where there is no restrictions...until then wait patiently for your GC just like others did.

 

you should have got job in those areas instead of coding on H1B.

 

So,  you know that OP is a coder ?  Why do you think everybody is a coder like you ?  OP might be a investment banker,  a civil engineer or anything else.  

 

BTW  are you offering H1 for writing book, modeling, painting etc.  I know you have a business to rent mothers but ....

[p31]

Thanks for the answers everyone!!