Is freelancing or running side business legal for H-1B workers while working in US? Immigration attorney answers

With the rise of remote work, creator platforms, and global clients, many H-1B visa holders wonder whether freelancing or running a side business is legally permissible while employed in the United States.

According to immigration attorney Julia Sverdloff, founder and shareholder, Sverdloff Law Group, P.C, the answer in most cases is a clear no, and misunderstanding the rules can carry serious consequences.