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Can I be paid as a 1099 independent contractor while in H1B status?

05 Sep 2019
Posted at 18:25h in FAQs, For Employers, For Individuals, Worker by

Answer

No, generally speaking, one can only work as a W-2 employee – and only for the H1B petitioning employer(s) – while in H1B status. (04.Sep.2019)

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