Double jobs, music started…!!!

[Undilaemanchikalam]

Copied from Indian expats..

** Awareness Post

I am currently on an H-1B visa, and my spouse has been on H4 EAD for the past five years. We recently traveled to India for a short trip, and upon our return to the U.S., we entered through Newark (EWR), New Jersey.

While my immigration process went smoothly, my spouse was subjected to additional questioning by the immigration officer. Specifically, spouse  was asked about the multiple W-2s received over the past two years, as spouse  had been working for two different employers. While working for multiple employers is “legally” permissible on H4 EAD, the officer questioned whether both employers were aware of spouse dual employment.

The situation escalated when the officer contacted the HR department of one of spouse employers. The HR representative stated that their company does not authorize such a dual employment setup. As a result, the officer gave my spouse two options:
 1. Voluntarily return to  home country upon cancelling visa  and go through visa re-stamping
 2. Face a potential ban for alleged unauthorized employment.

We have since consulted multiple immigration attorneys, including the reputed firms. They confirmed that this is not an isolated incident—over the past month, they’ve seen 3–4 similar cases where H4 EAD holders faced scrutiny at the port of entry for working multiple  jobs and having multiple W2.

The key takeaway: Non immigrants including H4  should not assume that working for multiple employers is safe unless both employers are fully aware and explicitly approve of the arrangement.

Given the increasing scrutiny on various visa categories, including F1 and H4, it appears that enforcement and interpretation of immigration regulations are becoming stricter.

Please stay informed and consult an immigration attorney.

[Coconut]

Fake news Anna…you can do multiple jobs…immigration lawyer Rahul reddy wife did 8 jobs Anna 

[Bharuavinash]

3 minutes ago, Coconut said:

Fake news Anna…you can do multiple jobs…immigration lawyer Rahul reddy wife did 8 jobs Anna 

It could be true man.. this govt don’t follow rules. All they need is count to deport and these people who are getting deported are victims..

but im wondering why would POE officers keep W2 handy 

[Sucker]

Nice story by shitizen who lost his feb job in recent layoffs

 

[jefferson1]

1 minute ago, Sucker said:

Nice story by shitizen who lost his feb job in recent layoffs

 

why would they ask about w2's?

Specifically, spouse  was asked about the multiple W-2s received over the past two years

[Coconut]

Yes, Cbp  officer asked from which store they get mutton meat. Also asked if that mutton shop owner paying the tariffs

[Gorantlamdhav]

16 minutes ago, Sucker said:

Nice story by shitizen who lost his feb job in recent layoffs

 

inka nayyam iddaru kids enduku ani adagale

[beerakaya]

19 minutes ago, Coconut said:

Yes, Cbp  officer asked from which store they get mutton meat. Also asked if that mutton shop owner paying the tariffs

[dasari4kntr]

40 minutes ago, Coconut said:

Fake news Anna…you can do multiple jobs…immigration lawyer Rahul reddy wife did 8 jobs Anna 

వాడు immigration lawyer కాబట్టి ఎన్ని కతలైనా చేస్తాడు…వాడిని ఇలా ఆపి అడిగినా…వాడికి తెలుసు ఏం సమాధానం చెప్పాలో….

but we are not immigration lawyers అదే problem ఇక్కడ….

[aratipandu]

42 minutes ago, Coconut said:

Fake news Anna…you can do multiple jobs…immigration lawyer Rahul reddy wife did 8 jobs Anna 

What jobs are you talking about??

[Point]

35 minutes ago, Sucker said:

Nice story by shitizen who lost his feb job in recent layoffs

 

Do you agree H4 EAD working multiple jobs and taking your job as a USC? 

think about it

[aratipandu]

3 minutes ago, Point said:

 

think about it

[idibezwada]

so what if his wife is FTE  with one and having a side hussle...there is no rule to inform the employer...aina vadu cheppinattu company policy unte how is it related to immigration...edava sollu

[aratipandu]

4 minutes ago, idibezwada said:

so what if his wife is FTE  with one and having a side hussle...there is no rule to inform the employer...aina vadu cheppinattu company policy unte how is it related to immigration...edava sollu

Hilite enti ante...ee immigration officer gadu ph cheyyagane HR etthesi mottham information icchesindhi anta...

denamma na information naku ivvadanike chukkal chupistaaru ma HR ollu....Ika HR ollu phone etthadam anedhi impossible, neneppudu vinalaa..

[Sucker]

You can do multiple jobs on H4 EAD. No need to worry. No restrictions. Immigration appicer don't care about your employment on h4 ead only Prob with H1B. Idhi just as I said yevado shitizen Monna lahoof lo job poyi okka call raaka vesina post sussu pohinchadaniki. Nice try tho. Many will be in panic mode. Hope that shitizen gets his job soon