Am I allowed to work remotely for the company in my home country (The Netherlands) while studying in the US with an F-1 visa? [closed]

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Can I work remotely from another country with F-1?

An F-1 student cannot work remotely for an employer in another country without an EAD work permit.

Can you work remotely while studying abroad?

It can be, yes. A few of the biggest hot spots for North Americans studying abroad do actually allow foreign students to work while they're there. But many of them have restrictions that make it impossible to do so legally\u2014especially if you're only there for one semester.

Can a student on F-1 OPT work remotely?

Students currently participating in OPT, including STEM OPT, may work remotely if their employer has an office outside of the U.S. or the employer can assess student engagement using electronic means. Students are permitted to work fewer than 20 hours per week because of the economic impact of COVID-19.

Can international students do remote work in USA?

The answer would be a \u201cyes\u201d, according to guidance by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which was last updated on Aug. 7, 2020. COVID-19 has forced university campuses to close and for some on-campus employment opportunities to be conducted remotely.

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DO THIS BEFORE starting remote work abroad! Don't Let Your Employer Find Out BEFORE you do! #expat

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