Can I do part time work while on a B1/B2 Visa?

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   Nicklaus Misiti

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   Answered January 27, 2013 15:14. Do you have employment authorization? No you cannot work.

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   J. SmithPro

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   Answered January 27, 2013 15:11. No. You cannot work while on a visitir's visa. It is a violation a law.

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   Lynne Feldman

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   Answered January 27, 2013 15:21. Absolutely not. The B-2 is only to visit and does not permit attendance at school or working. If you wish to work you should explore whether you qualify for any of the working visa options and refrain from working until a proper change of status is approved.
   
   
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   Veronica Tunitsky

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   Answered January 27, 2013 15:32. Even volunteer work is considered work and is prohibited by the terms of the visitor visa.

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   Justin Elder

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   Answered January 27, 2013 15:35. You cannot work on a visitor visa.

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