Warning! You Will Be Deported If you Do this in USA | Making Side Income on US Visa | Yudi J

[@YudiJ]

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[@stevenroshni1228]

It's just not worth it... I've seen too many times, people end up getting stuck in the US, away from family for decades because their visa will be denied. Even marriages (GC which waives this) often fail.

[@mohit4902]

Yeah, but had you been in Canada, the Canadian government removed all restrictions on the number of hours foreign students are allowed to work. Btw they were already allowed to work off-campus jobs.

[@YudiJ]

Yeah Canada has less to almost 0 restrictrions.

[@jejo6917]

@@YudiJ can H4 visa without EAD do trading? How can we file tax? Can you talk about this please?

[@YudiJ]

@@jejo6917 No you cannot work without EAD nor you can trade.

[@jejo6917]

@@YudiJ Thanks for the reply

[@biggboii4042]

what about harnoor singh... aka singh in USA? isn't he still on F1? but he gets sponsorships all the time...

[@Abheykyu]

He should not be doing it. He can get in major trouble for doing it. That’s the reason I stopped making videos. My The Global Indian channel was doing good but I couldn’t make a living off from that.

[@chan90s]

Actually, not true. Harnoor is operating in grey zone I feel. They usually set up a Delaware corp.. company and you are not the same. Company makes money, not him. The grey area is that you cannot be an active employee of your own company and if your work in US makes your company some money, you shouldn't have an intent to get it back - hard to prove

[@benhurdsouza2890]

Let him answer this. #SinghinUSA

[@Abheykyu]

@@chan90s Do you mean to say he’s volunteering on paper for a company that he setup? So who is he showing as the sole earner from the business? I know you can reinvest all the money into business or be a equity holder but is that really the type of business he is in? The answer is no on my end.

[@chan90s]

@@Abheykyu No one knows for sure except for Harnoor himself. My guess is that he maybe showing someone from India as working partner. I believe he would have registered an LLC. The equity stuff is complicated operationally.

[@TamizhanInAmerica]

great content and much-needed one for most of the people

[@YudiJ]

Thank you bhai!

[@me-by7sd]

I just saw a video of a girl on her KZbin channel. She just came to the U.S. for MS in the fall semester. She is working part time outside campus illegally and posting about the earnings that she got. Also, she mentions in the comments that the job is illegal and her friends are doing it. Also, she says that there is no problem with doing an illegal job. Oh my God. People don't know the value of their opportunities.

[@YudiJ]

WOW! that is crazy! People can go to USCIS website and register this as a complain and she can get into trouble.

[@sachinmadhu2005]

Who is that lady? Channel name?

[@navyaagarwal5918]

Your videos are really helpful!

[@YudiJ]

Thank you means a lot

[@shireennagdivee]

Great video Yudi !

[@YudiJ]

Thank you!

[@shujamukhtar4563]

But the lawyer did not really answer the part where you said that what if one uses a bank account in his/her home country to deposit his/her earnings.

[@stevenroshni1228]

There's some gray area if your business is basically the same thing as somebody getting some work done for back home while here on vacation. The other lawyer said the government doesn't allow it but he would fight them in court.

[@shujamukhtar4563]

@@stevenroshni1228 One way of seeing it. However, you'll be there on an F1 visa and not as a vacationer, won't you?

[@srajsu4901]

Useful information 👍👍

[@YudiJ]

Thank you 👍

[@shujamukhtar4563]

so how in the world is harnoor singh doing it since his undergrad? I have been thinking about continuing my KZbin channel in the US, but these legalities clearly do not allow it. moreover, you have to be an established content creator to strengthen your profile for the O1A/B visa, correct? can you be eligible for the F1 and O1A/B simultaneously? Thanks!

[@YudiJ]

Correct you will have to make your case for artist on O1B visa and you can file O1B visa while you are on F1 Visa - if that's what you meant.

[@shujamukhtar4563]

@@YudiJ yes, that is exactly what I meant. Thank you!

[@anujmore7547]

Can you make a video on O1-A

[@YudiJ]

Already on channel

[@BlinkCodee]

what software you use for editing

[@BlinkCodee]

by the way i am from india 💛

[@YudiJ]

Final Cut pro

[@BlinkCodee]

Thanks🤎

[@peterheri]

what if you are making content on youtube and you are not monitizing?

[@akriti305]

What if you are working freelancing or doing virtual work on a family member name and the payment is deposit into your family member indian bank account and they are paying taxes in their name, in india. While they send the payment to you back? Will anybody know?

[@loccc88]

Great question

[@akriti305]

@@loccc88 I asked the same question on another video and the creator answer that there are some people who do this, and he adviced to be careful, if decide to do it. Hope this help! 😄✌️

[@cool8888rox]

What about people who's friends or relatives own the online business. Could they simply "volunteer" at these businesses and get the money transferred to them by the person who owns the business? Technically they are only "volunteering" at the company. The person whos company is in their name could then transfer the money to them, under the guise of supporting their friend financially. What do you think yudi?

[@redowanrafy9210]

Bro, I have the same question!! Did you find your answer?

[@mohankrishnaperichetla8712]

Wanted to know,how are you making YT content on f1/h1?

[@sudhansusahoo405]

Hi Yudi, is this legal with H4 EAD holders planning to start a blogging and looking for potential earning?

[@YudiJ]

Yep if you are on H4 EAD then yes - you can do this or anything you desire :)

[@gayathrillll2792]

Does that apply to pursuing any other interests as well, such as dancing, music, etc ?

[@abishek1997]

is this applies for only content creators online or any side business?

[@YudiJ]

Anything that is an active income - applies to this same rule. But investing in stock - real estate is more passive income.

[@abishek1997]

@@YudiJ where can I find more about this law? Highly appreciated 👍🏽

[@rishikeswaranm585]

@@YudiJ so when we are in F1 visa...v r able to make money money from stock or real estate? Is that legal?

[@YudiJ]

@@rishikeswaranm585 - Yes I am going to make more detailed version - but answer is yes you can as long as you are not day trading.

[@rishikeswaranm585]

@@YudiJ Thank you and it would be really helpful for many of us please make detailed video about this ❤️

[@entrepreneurlife8292]

What if you are holding L2S visa?

[@antimatter586]

But the question is, How they will get to know about it if someone is receiving payments in their indian Bank accounts

[@YudiJ]

When you fill-up DS-160 - you will have to put your social media. Let's say they looked up and found out you have 50k followers and you have ads/brand deals - obviously, they are not dumb to not know that you are making money. But again many people do this in the hope that they will never be caught - it's a high risk. you can take your chances.

[@antimatter586]

@@YudiJ oh but I was thinking of freelancing or some sort of remote work. The laws in the US are very strict compared to other countries

[@YudiJ]

@@antimatter586 Yeah unfortunately you cannot. It is very strict :)

[@YudiJ]

​@@Huu159 Just google search my name :) - I think I will be in the first 10 items. now not only I lied about my side income, but I also tried to hide my social media presence on the visa form.

[@adithya5931]

Irrelevant question, that for availing the day1 cpt do we need to attend the interview same as like F1? Or do they give it without any interview

[@Sravani_chandhra]

I am on day 1 cpt....there will not be any interview

[@onajivincent2161]

What is the benefit of voluntary duties on F1 or F2?

[@YudiJ]

just life experiences

[@mulcro]

My question is can we make content even if we don't want to monetize it?

[@stevenroshni1228]

Yes, you can post stuff if you have no intention of making money. The 1st Amendment of the US constitution protects freedom of speech and the press (media).

[@papravin1]

Can we invest in I Bonds as an F-1 visa holder in the US?

[@vamshigupta7971]

I see and know many spouses of the H1B visa holder or the spouse whose GC is in process do passive income from home, is it legal? I think I know what the answer is, that it is illegal but I still wanted to the answer because of the fact that the H1B visa holder is not directly involved with what spouse is doing.

[@lumbs5584]

Can I create KZbin vlog channel as hobby ...Without monetization ?

[@YudiJ]

Yeah as long it’s treated as a hobby

[@brm1010]

After ms in cs , on my OPT period for 3 years if i will not get a job for like 1 year or more , can I have to go back for India or I can stay in US for 3 year???

[@YudiJ]

You get 90 days after your graduation to find a job - if you are unable to find a job within that 90 days then you will be out of status and have to go back.

[@abhiramreddy5752]

Awesome information you provided. Can you please tell about trading on Robinhood as a F1 student is a legal or violating the rules?

[@YudiJ]

Day trading is considered as active income but if you buy a stock and sell it after a month or so then that’s more like passive.

[@vinayakthite01]

Can we have another job while we work in the US? A part time along with a full time job?

[@YudiJ]

During OPT period yes

[@das_sar]

So, can I have O-1A to build a side online business while working full time for my tech employer?

[@YudiJ]

Its possible - you will have to review your case and profile with lawyer.

[@owesh21]

I want to come to USA for masters. Currently pursuing my bachelors in india in a tier 3 college. So can u suggest me what to do or how to prepare for the masters while doing bachelors in india or can u make a detailed video on it. By the way luv the info you provide❤️

[@YudiJ]

Absolutely - Will make a detail video on this topic.

[@mohit4902]

Bro just go to Canada, US me bohot matthapacchi hai. Jindagi waste in US

[@syedamaan9987]

@@mohit4902 yes bro thoda explain krdo, you are right ki 90 days milte hai job ke liye please explain a little more so that I can make decision between 🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@owesh21]

@@mohit4902 what’s the problem in us brother?

[@phylliskho922]

May I be a nominee shareholder as a F1 visa holder? Thank you!

[@pritesh9051]

Can you study on O1 visa ?

[@YudiJ]

I am not sure - that's a good question.

[@pritesh9051]

@@YudiJ right 😅👍

[@delwin5433]

Can you ask him for f 4 visa

[@YudiJ]

What about F4?

[@delwin5433]

@@YudiJ everything from starting till end processes

[@mrkumarchahat9645]

Can c1d visa convert on O-1A or H1B

[@mrkumarchahat9645]

Or any other visa

[@tejaswinipagadala4904]

Hey can we do trading on Indian market from usa ? On F1 visa..please reply

[@k.ramcharangiri2447]

yudi u r providing very useful information I appreciate u r work. But here's my question that u work in company and do content in online? ( exception I don't know if u r a green card holder) .

[@YudiJ]

Correct I am GC holder I got it 2 years back

[@psych2goesopinionated543]

Is it possible that we can do trading in Indian share market by the name of a family member demat account while studying in USA?

[@YudiJ]

We can ask that in our next immigration session - next week thursday 12pm PST

[@TraderSam96]

Nice, thanks for this information, 😅, man would have floped

[@prashanthch22]

A you share attorney contact please ?

[@deathward990]

Most stylish lawyer I have seen

[@YudiJ]

Yeah he is good