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what options exist to make money in the us on a work-restricted visa?
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income generated from online sales is not considered "passive income", so you need to be authorized to work in the u.s. those without work authorization can acquire passive income (through investments, lending, competition/contest earnings, etc.) in order to sell products on ebay (the description you've given leads me to believe that this is operated as a business), you need to be authorized to work in the u.s., and register a business. see:
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