The Wild West of F-1 Influencers

Friday, June 3, 2022

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM MDT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 1A-C

F-1 students use social media just like any other group of students. But with lack of clear regulations, students’ daily use of social media can impact their immigration status. Explore with designated school officials, an immigration attorney, and a tax expert strategies to advise students when social media use is a hobby, employment, or passive ownership.

Learning Objectives:

Distinguish and explore the business structure of common types of income streams from social media.
Analyze the immigration and tax implications of different social media income streams.
Develop best practices for advising students on income from social media usage.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Sheena Maria Connell, DSO, ARO

Assistant Director/ ISSS
University of the Incarnate Word

Presenter(s)

KG

Kathleen C. Gasparian, JD

Attorney
Gasparian Spivey Immigration
Ryan Ludden, MSc (MP)

Associate Vice President
Sprintax
PR

Priyangana Risal

Director
Texas A&M University-Commerce