Can I work 2 full time jobs on GreenCard? Will that be a problem for N400?

[Rainbow Conquerer 0]

 I have a US Green card & I’m currently employed full time by an employer (let’s say employer A). I recently got another offer from Employer B for a contract role. Both the jobs are similar role (software engineer) in two different industries. I'm looking forward to take offer from employer B and continue working both the jobs if I can, but I don't intend to inform employer A about it (as I'm sure that they won't approve and just dump more work on me for same pay and benefits realizing that I may have some more hours to put in elsewhere)

My questions are

1\ Is it legal to work 2 full time jobs (one of them being contract) while on Green card without informing either of the employers that I have a second job?

2\ Will this pose a risk when I file for US Citizenship/Naturalization down the line?

Edited March 16, 2023 by Rainbow Conquerer

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

1.  Yes.

2.  No.

Your work is a private matter between you and your employers.  There is no impact on your immigration status.

[Fe.Ta 874]

10 minutes ago, Rainbow Conquerer said:

 I have a US Green card & I’m currently employed full time by an employer (let’s say employer A). I recently got another offer from Employer B for a contract role. Both the jobs are similar role (software engineer) in two different industries. I'm looking forward to take offer from employer B and continue working both the jobs if I can, but I don't intend to inform employer A about it (as I'm sure that they won't approve and just dump more work on me for same pay and benefits realizing that I may have some more hours to put in elsewhere)

My questions are

1\ Is it legal to work 2 full time jobs (one of them being contract) while on Green card without informing either of the employers that I have a second job?

2\ Will this pose a risk when I file for US Citizenship/Naturalization down the line?

It is legal to work however many jobs - as long as you declare them in your taxes accordingly.

No, it won't affect your US citizenship - as long as you declare them in your taxes and pay the taxes on both.

 

Unsolicited advice:  Make sure you fill out the W4 accordingly so at least employer B can withhold taxes based on multiple jobs - or not (is up to you).  Just know that when you go to fill out your taxes for 2023, and declare all your your jobs (and your spouse's), you might owe more taxes than what you think because not enough was withheld.  Whatever you decide on the W4s, and whether or not you opt for more taxes withheld, the important thing will just be that you will need to declare all jobs and income in your taxes and pay them accordingly - doing this properly is important when applying for US citizenship.

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

***Moved to Working and Traveling During US Immigration*****

[Mike E 11,739]

55 minutes ago, Rainbow Conquerer said:

My questions are

1\ Is it legal to work 2 full time jobs (one of them being contract) while on Green card without informing either of the employers that I have a second job?

2\ Will this pose a risk when I file for US Citizenship/Naturalization down the line?

Did you get your green card through employment?

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

7 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Did you get your green card through employment?

Good point.   

[Rainbow Conquerer 0]

25 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Did you get your green card through employment?

Yes, it was employment based GC. However, my spouse was primary and I believe I was the derivative 

Edited March 16, 2023 by Rainbow Conquerer

[Rainbow Conquerer 0]

1 hour ago, Fe.Ta said:

It is legal to work however many jobs - as long as you declare them in your taxes accordingly.

No, it won't affect your US citizenship - as long as you declare them in your taxes and pay the taxes on both.

 

Unsolicited advice:  Make sure you fill out the W4 accordingly so at least employer B can withhold taxes based on multiple jobs - or not (is up to you).  Just know that when you go to fill out your taxes for 2023, and declare all your your jobs (and your spouse's), you might owe more taxes than what you think because not enough was withheld.  Whatever you decide on the W4s, and whether or not you opt for more taxes withheld, the important thing will just be that you will need to declare all jobs and income in your taxes and pay them accordingly - doing this properly is important when applying for US citizenship.

Thank you for your advice on W4 and taxes. This is helpful!

[Aluvaboy 66]

58 minutes ago, Fe.Ta said:

It is legal to work however many jobs - as long as you declare them in your taxes accordingly.

No, it won't affect your US citizenship - as long as you declare them in your taxes and pay the taxes on both.

 

Unsolicited advice:  Make sure you fill out the W4 accordingly so at least employer B can withhold taxes based on multiple jobs - or not (is up to you).  Just know that when you go to fill out your taxes for 2023, and declare all your your jobs (and your spouse's), you might owe more taxes than what you think because not enough was withheld.  Whatever you decide on the W4s, and whether or not you opt for more taxes withheld, the important thing will just be that you will need to declare all jobs and income in your taxes and pay them accordingly - doing this properly is important when applying for US citizenship.

You can pay estimated taxes thru a payment voucher at the end of each quarter. If upon calculation, it is determined that too little taxes were with held, fill out a payment voucher or use their online system (both State and Federal) to remit estimated taxes! I recently remitted my estimated tax dues for 2022 on January 21, 2023. Soon after I filed my tax return for the year 2022. There was a small refund due from federal return. I got it already! Some employers don't like the idea of the employees having a second job! Also there might by conflict of interest issues. For example: I work in the Pharmaceutical industry. If my employer, ever finds that I have a second job at another Pharmaceutical company, I will be terminated! So the OP should also find if he ever signed an agreement involving conflict of interest with Employer A!

[Fe.Ta 874]

Just now, Rainbow Conquerer said:

Thank you for your advice on W4 and taxes. This is helpful!

Please be advised that if your GC is based on employment - like Mike stated/asked - it could have different implications, since Crazy Cat and I were marriage-based GC.

[Fe.Ta 874]

2 minutes ago, Aluvaboy said:

You can pay estimated taxes thru a payment voucher at the end of each quarter. If upon calculation, it is determined that too little taxes were with held, fill out a payment voucher or use their online system (both State and Federal) to remit estimated taxes! I recently remitted my estimated tax dues for 2022 on January 21, 2023. Soon after I filed my tax return for the year 2022. There was a small refund due from federal return. I got it already! Some employers don't like the idea of the employees having a second job! Also there might by conflict of interest issues. For example: I work in the Pharmaceutical industry. If my employer, ever finds that I have a second job at another Pharmaceutical company, I will be terminated! So the OP should also find if he ever signed an agreement involving conflict of interest with Employer A!

Obviously, there are a lot of ways of going about withholding and paying taxes.  My main point was for the OP to be aware that the most important thing is to declare all income and pay taxes accordingly, which will be important for citizenship.

 

Additionally, if the GC is employment-based, there are other factors than what I answered, since in our case it was marriage-based.  Likewise, yes, there are non-competitive agreements that he/she may have signed.  Again, the post was not to answer ALL the things, but merely whether it was legal or not.

[Lemonslice 4,831]

Also, freeze this (everyone should really):

https://employees.theworknumber.com/employee-data-freeze

Edited March 16, 2023 by Lemonslice

[Rainbow Conquerer 0]

16 minutes ago, Aluvaboy said:

You can pay estimated taxes thru a payment voucher at the end of each quarter. If upon calculation, it is determined that too little taxes were with held, fill out a payment voucher or use their online system (both State and Federal) to remit estimated taxes! I recently remitted my estimated tax dues for 2022 on January 21, 2023. Soon after I filed my tax return for the year 2022. There was a small refund due from federal return. I got it already! Some employers don't like the idea of the employees having a second job! Also there might by conflict of interest issues. For example: I work in the Pharmaceutical industry. If my employer, ever finds that I have a second job at another Pharmaceutical company, I will be terminated! So the OP should also find if he ever signed an agreement involving conflict of interest with Employer A!

Thank you for the advise. I understand the risk with non-complete agreements. Assuming I pay my taxes correctly (which I intend to), when I apply for N400 will I need to provide any proof about non-compete agreements that either of my employers may have (or) any other proof that my employers were aware of my multiple jobs and have no objections to it? I'm mainly looking to understand if USCIS cares about it and if yes, to what extent and can this jeopardize my Citizenship eventually ?

 

[JeanneAdil 6,489]

You do need to read both company's policy and/or your contract if u signed one

Either of them could have a stipulation about "outside work" especially if they are in competition for any contracts

[Rainbow Conquerer 0]

Thank you everyone for the advise. Very helpful!  I understand the risk with non-complete agreements. Assuming I pay my taxes correctly (which I intend to), when I apply for N400 will I need to provide any proof about non-compete agreements that either of my employers may have (or) any other proof that my employers were aware of my multiple jobs and have no objections to it? I'm mainly looking to understand if USCIS cares about it and if yes, to what extent and can this jeopardize my Citizenship eventually ?