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Re: I am in the USA on F1 visa and own a company in Canada

Lighthouse24 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:15:01 GMT

In an F1 status, I don't believe that you can legally earn money from any source other than on-campus employment, a passive investment, or savings account interest. Of course, literally thousands of visiting students have monetized blogs and MLM sites -- and do earn money on-line (because given the bureaucracy of the BCIS and IRS, it is unlikely that they'll get caught).

I am in the USA on F1 visa and own a company in Canada

teridani — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:18:12 GMT

New to the community and hoping someone can advise...Am I permitted to work on my online business in Canada via the internet while studying in the US on an F1 visa? I know I can't work off campus here but is my Canadian company considered work here or there if it is registered in Canada?
Thanks so much,
t