[zengr]

I wish there were laws for H1B visa holders to work on side projects. I had a chat with an immigration attorney and she said I can't even work on a side project because its still "work" outside of my H1B petition.

Going with an LLC is a far dream. I work on side projects but forced to not build something where I can charge for the service because it will be illegal for USCIS.

I know many people who do this (work on side projects, help startups for equity) and then create shell companies to move the money. Now that's really illegal and I don't feel comfortable doing that.