I'm worrying my employer not paying for my CPT might affect my VISA status in future. Can someone please help?

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resxcfgv

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resxcfgv
Feb 18, 2020 10 Comments

I'm a F-1 visa student. I worked as intern in a pre seed stage startup last summer under the CPT program. The internship was supposed to be paid. However, the CEO didn't pay me anything for my work. He kept saying to me he will pay me later..next month etc
Just transferred me 1 grand directly from his bank account to my account that's it.
Now I'm in final semester of my masters. Considering this internship was a paid internship and I didn't got paid (just $1K). Will this affect me in future for my work status? Should I take any actions? I'm not even sure if I should show the $1000 in tax returns or not

#h1b #perm #rfe #startup #CPT #taxes

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  • Needless worrying. You’re good.
    Feb 18, 2020 4
    • New
      resxcfgv

      New

      resxcfgv
      OP
      Hey Thanks! However I'm not sure If he even has a W-2 for me
      Feb 18, 2020
    • Tableau
      bGgU38

      Go to company page Tableau

      bGgU38
      What he (seemingly) did is a personal transfer. You most likely won't get a W2.

      No one's going to ask your payslips during internship. So don't worry.
      Feb 19, 2020
  • New / Other
    HonestAbe_

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    HonestAbe_
    I hope you learnt your lesson. Never work for anyone without a written offer letter and do not continue to work on future payment promises and more importantly do not accept payments in cash. A deposit to your account without a paystub or a 1099/W2 is no different from a cash payment.
    Feb 18, 2020 2
    • New
      resxcfgv

      New

      resxcfgv
      OP
      I have a written a offer letter. As I said this was under CPT program. He just didn't pay me.
      Feb 18, 2020
    • New / Other
      HonestAbe_

      New Other

      HonestAbe_
      Even better. Get paid for what you deserve. You should fight for it.
      Feb 18, 2020
  • Constant Contact
    hsugainfor

    Constant Contact

    hsugainfor
    For CPT, the internship doesn’t have to be paid. You can even do volunteer work. It’s a different story for OPT
    Feb 19, 2020 0
  • Uber
    pMqI24

    Go to company page Uber

    pMqI24
    DO NOT worry about this. You are good.
    Feb 18, 2020 0