Can I work as an independent contractor with a student visa?

No, unfortunately not. In Virginia, most individuals that are on a student visa are only able to work as an employee. An independent contractor is an individual that works for themselves and is free from direction and supervision for financial or other types of compensation. This type of setup does not generally apply for individuals on a student visa as they are typically not allowed to perform any type of work for payment without permission. Student visas are typically non-immigrant visas, meaning that the student is only allowed to stay in the United States for a limited period of time. The student visa will also provide the student with specific requirements that they must adhere to and typically will not allow them to perform any kind of work, not even as an independent contractor. The only way that you would be able to work as an independent contractor with a student visa is if you have been granted a special type of visa that permits you to do so. In addition, you must be in full compliance with the terms and conditions of the student visa in order to qualify for the special visa. It would be best to contact an experienced immigration attorney to determine your eligibility and best course of action.

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No, con una visa de estudiante no es posible trabajar como contratista independiente en Virginia. Esto se debe a que la ley de inmigración exige que los trabajadores independientes tengan una tarjeta de residencia permanente (Green Card) para ser elegibles para trabajar legalmente en los Estados Unidos. Para obtener una Green Card, debes presentar una petición de inmigrante. Esta petición se consulta con el gobierno federal para ver si se ajusta a sus reglas. Además, la mayoría de los estudiantes con visa de estudiante en Virginia no pueden trabajar en un puesto remunerado fuera de la universidad. Si el estudiante quiere trabajar legalmente, debe solicitar un permiso de trabajo a través del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS). La forma para hacer esto se llama I-765. Para obtener un permiso de trabajo, el solicitante debe cumplir con ciertos requisitos y demostrar que tiene una buena razón para solicitar el permiso. Si el solicitante cumple con los requisitos, recibirá un permiso de trabajo basado en su visa de estudiante. Es importante tener en cuenta que, a pesar de que los estudiantes pueden obtener un permiso de trabajo, aún no están autorizados para trabajar como contratistas independientes.

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