Working side jobs with an EAD?

[Tilly87 14]

Hi all, 

 

I received my EAD/AP combo card a while back (Aug 27), based my I-485/I-130 application (adjusting from an F-1 visa). I was working through OPT before the F-1 expired at a 9-5 office job, which rehired me when I received the new EAD/AP card, so all is well with that and I have a source of income. My husband went through a period of unemployment earlier in the year but now has a position again, and his parents co-sponsored my application anyway/well satisfied requirements, so I am not too worried about the income part of our application. We are in the "Waiting to be scheduled for an interview" phase. Now for my question: while we are able to afford living right now, we don't have much room for extras, and so I was thinking about doing some work on the side. I was thinking of doing this through Amazon Mechanical Turk, or fiverr, or possibly some freelance writing work, but likely for companies or magazines to make sure the work is properly taxed and legitimate. Could doing some work on the side like this cause problems with my pending immigration application? I'm fairly certain the work permit itself allows me to accept any legal employment within the US, correct? What about at the interview, could that cause any difficulties? I am probably being overly cautious, but would rather be so than cause a problem over some small amounts of money. 

 

Thanks for any input, much appreciated! 😃

[geowrian 22,337]

5 minutes ago, Tilly87 said:

Could doing some work on the side like this cause problems with my pending immigration application? I'm fairly certain the work permit itself allows me to accept any legal employment within the US, correct? What about at the interview, could that cause any difficulties?

1. No
2. Correct. You can work for any employer doing any sort of (legal) employment.
3. No

[Tilly87 14]

Thanks for your response! 😃

 

I thought of one more question I had: what about selling art/crafts through the Etsy website, is that also allowed under the EAD? I'm guessing that might count as self employment, legal as long as I report on our tax returns?

[geowrian 22,337]

12 hours ago, Tilly87 said:

Thanks for your response! 😃

 

I thought of one more question I had: what about selling art/crafts through the Etsy website, is that also allowed under the EAD? I'm guessing that might count as self employment, legal as long as I report on our tax returns?

Correct. That would be self-employment, which is allowed with an EAD. Just report it on taxes as required.

Edited October 13, 2018 by geowrian