Can you publish a book?

[JoeCanuk 3]

Just wondering if one can get a book published and derive an income off of that before their EAD comes? Or is that considered employment? Lord knows, I can write a book and get it published before they ever look at my application...

[athena_ny 1]

Just wondering if one can get a book published and derive an income off of that before their EAD comes? Or is that considered employment? Lord knows, I can write a book and get it published before they ever look at my application...

I have a feeling this is not a serious question BUT ... if you're getting money from it, and it comes from work, I would assume that would be considered employment. Not sure, though.

[JoeCanuk 3]

Just wondering if one can get a book published and derive an income off of that before their EAD comes? Or is that considered employment? Lord knows, I can write a book and get it published before they ever look at my application...

I have a feeling this is not a serious question BUT ... if you're getting money from it, and it comes from work, I would assume that would be considered employment. Not sure, though.

Oh it's a serious question. Thanks for your answer.

[PlatyPius 5]

But you can always SELF-publish a book....

http://www.cafepress.com/sleibhin.23516281?pid=2529374

( ^ PlatyPius)

[payxibka 10,047]

Is the USC going to be the front?

[Krikit 1,165]

I would imagine being published constitutes self employment so cannot see why it would not be legal. I, and many others, have performed contract work prior to receiving permanent residency. I'm sure a good publisher would be familiar with this type of situation and would be able to advise you. All the best.

[Otto 83]

Just wondering if one can get a book published and derive an income off of that before their EAD comes? Or is that considered employment? Lord knows, I can write a book and get it published before they ever look at my application...

Being a published writer is not likely considered employment (in the context of what I think you're asking), it is rather a profession (self-employment). Royalties (even advances) is income and would likely be (in the US) reported on a 1099 unless something different is set up.

[JoeCanuk 3]

But you can always SELF-publish a book....

http://www.cafepress.com/sleibhin.23516281?pid=2529374

( ^ PlatyPius)

Good idea.

Is the USC going to be the front?

By the sounds of it, I think she'd have to be.

I would imagine being published constitutes self employment so cannot see why it would not be legal. I, and many others, have performed contract work prior to receiving permanent residency. I'm sure a good publisher would be familiar with this type of situation and would be able to advise you. All the best.

Thank you Krikit. I've always wanted to write a book. I get stuck with writer's block though. My wife usually has to give me ideas and then I'm able to go from there. It's just getting the original idea. I have too many and can't settle on one. I guess my idea would be illegal though. Thanks for your help.

Just wondering if one can get a book published and derive an income off of that before their EAD comes? Or is that considered employment? Lord knows, I can write a book and get it published before they ever look at my application...

Being a published writer is not likely considered employment (in the context of what I think you're asking), it is rather a profession (self-employment). Royalties (even advances) is income and would likely be (in the US) reported on a 1099 unless something different is set up.

Ok thank you. It would probably still be illegal eh?

[Krikit 1,165]

No, it's not illegal, Joe.