Can I receive income from software rights?

[xianrenz]

Hi,

I am a H1-b holder and I have written a software program. Now, someone wants to sell that software and agrees to pay me certain percentage of the sale price as the intellectual right.

My question is, is it legal for me to accept that payment? My understanding is that I could only work for my current employer and could only receive passive income beside that. I am not sure whether intellectual property right income counts as that.

Thanks.
Chunhe

 

[xianrenz]

Thanks

Thanks Joe. That is not unexpected for me, just wanted to get an answer from expert.

 

[mummiezed]

use your parent's identity

Thanks Joe. That is not unexpected for me, just wanted to get an answer from expert.

set up a legal entity in Nevada or Offshore. Uncle Sam won't know who is receiving the money