I am an international student, with one more semester to go. I need money for next semester. My status only allows me to work on campus, which has a maximum of 20 hrs/week, I need more than that! That's why I want to get an off-campus job. I know this is wrong, but I have no other choice. Anyone know if I use my own SSN to work and pay tax, will anyone trace me down and deport me?
2007-02-16 10:31:42 · 8 answers · asked by Eric C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
They're unlikely to track you down and deport you while you're working illegally. You'll get busted the next time you go to extend your visa or change your status based on a bona fide offer of employment. So, at first you'll feel like there are no consequences and you're getting away with it, but later on when you try to do things right you will deeply regret what seems like a minor transgression of the law. Repercussions of immigration violations are DELAYED, which is a bit part of why they are ineffective as deterrants.
2007-02-16 13:58:16 · answer #1 · answered by Zebra 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Although I am very against illegal immigration, I feel for you. You came here legally, and are working hard. I think your best bet would be to work under the table babysitting or maybe tutoring others that need your help. I don't think that they will track you down and deport you as long as you don't file a tax return next year, but if you want to come back you probably don't want to be working illegaly because they will probably run a check on what you are doing here this time BEST OF LUCK!!
2016-05-24 07:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have signed legal documents that state that you can support yourself, thus a person that was not coming here to work (except for a part time job on the campus) - to work would be a violation that very well could get you deported.
I would suggest contacting your parents over taking the chance of being arrested and what could come from such an arrest.
2007-02-16 10:51:37 · answer #3 · answered by Toe the line 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.You will not be able to work because you have a special ssn that has certain specifications.My suggestion is to get a job off campus under the table.You'll be making good money,enough to pay for your schooling.
2007-02-16 10:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep. You will be in violation of your visa. You will be deported for that. You are already in violation of your visa actually, because you assured the INS that you had enough money to cover the entire school year when they issued your visa. It is not wise to lie to the INS.
2007-02-16 10:36:08 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if youll get deported but they will be able to know that you are working if you use your ssn
2007-02-16 11:47:33 · answer #6 · answered by waza 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure how to do it but can't you apply for a work visa? Check with INS and see how.
2007-02-16 10:55:26 · answer #7 · answered by joevette 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will be in violation of your visa dude don't do it
2007-02-16 10:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by Lou Dobbs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋