Whether I can work as a freelancer while employed under an H-1B work visa
I need to go through H-1B, and it’s honestly overwhelming given the lottery and then the approval process ahead.
I personally do computer work and have clients — I’d like to try doing this myself, and I’d like to know if I can work as a freelancer on my own.
In principle, since you need to be employed at another company to proceed, freelancing isn’t possible. However, if you already have a full-time H-1B job, you could uniquely work part-time as something like a freelancer yourself.
You can work 2 H1B jobs simultaneously. However, a separate H1B application must be filed before work for the second employer may begin.