Working with J1 SSN on B1-B2 visa, questions about possible problems [closed]

I have B1-B2 visa and I work in USA on my J1 SSN. In 15 days I go back to my home country. In two months i return to USA again, also on B1-B2 visa. I was getting paid in checks which were taxed properly on my SSN.

Could I have problems on my return to USA in two months? Because technically I shouldn't work on B1-B2 but I didn't have problem finding jobs just with my SSN.

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Best Answer

I have B1-B2 visa and I work in USA on my J1 SSN.

The Social Security Number has nothing to do with your immigration status. Once you have a number, it's yours for life, but the fact that you have a number does not imply that you are authorized to work in the US.

I was getting paid in checks which were taxed properly on my SSN.

The fact that income taxes were withheld also does not mean that everything about your working in the US was legal. It just means that your employer has complied with the laws concerning tax withholding.

Could I have problems on my return to USA in two months? Because technically I shouldn't work on B1-B2 but I didn't have problem finding jobs just with my SSN.

Yes, you could have problems, because, as you note, you are not allowed to work in the US while you are in B-1 or B-2 status. The fact that an employer hired you does not excuse you from the obligation to comply with the conditions of your immigration status.

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Can B1 B2 apply SSN?

Visitors who enter as tourists (B1 or B2 visas) or who use the Visa Waiver program are NOT eligible to apply for a US Social Security Number.

Can a person work on B1 B2 visa?

An individual on a visitor visa (B1/B2) is not permitted to accept employment or work in the United States.

Can B2 visa have SSN?

If you are in B-1 or B-2 status, you are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) or a US driver's license. However, if you have a SSN obtained during a previous visit that did allow you to apply for a SSN, you may, if necessary, use your SSN while in a B-1 or B-2 visa.

How many times can you enter and leave the US on a B1 B2 visa?

The B visa is a multiple entry visa, which means you can use it to enter the United States more than once. There is no limit on the number of times you can enter the U.S. on your B visa, as long as you keep the information we discuss below in mind.

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