Freelancing on an H-1B Visa

[skrisser]

Hello all,

Further to my earlier post "On H1B and Unemployed," I finally managed to find a company that would like to hire me on a freelance basis for a month before they sponsor my H1B. Is that possible at all? So far, I've been about 45 days without a job on an H1B.

Is there any workable option with Company B that wants to hire me as freelance, with a promise of a job one month down the line? What are my options if I really want to work at Company B? Thank You!

[Mr. Knowitall]

You aren't entitled to work in the U.S., outside of the work authorized by your visa.

[skrisser]

Thank you, Knowitall. Here's the situation. I was laid off from Company A starting March, and Company B is in my specialty field. Everything would be fine if Company B decides to take me on board as a full-time employee, since my H1B would be transferred. But Company B says its not hiring immediately and would like to take me on freelance for a month before it gets me on board as a full-time employee. What are my options then? How do you suggest I navigate around this situation?

Thanks so much for your insights into this. It is much appreciated.