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O1 Visa - Employee vs Independent Contractor

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Hi everyone,

 

I am currently on the O1 visa and waiting on the processing for an adjustment of status to green card via marriage.

 

I left my job 2 weeks ago, but my O1 sponsor company have since offered me independent contractor work.  Is it possible to be employed as an independent contractor with the same O1 sponsor where I was previously an employee?  My O1 visa is valid until the end of the year.

 

Many thanks in advance for any help and advice.

 

Best,

 

Josh

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Can't you get an EAD through the AOS process?

 

The company would have to find out from their lawyers if they can have you working on the O1 as self-employed. I'm not sure but either way, you should not find out about it on a forum. The company has lawyers which they probably used to get you the O1 in the first place. They should find out. 

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