Report: Elon Musk Worked Without Authorization in the U.S. During His Early Career

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Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, reportedly worked “illegally” in the United States during the early stages of his career, according to a recent article by The Washington Post. The report highlights a striking contrast between Musk’s criticism of illegal immigration and his own immigration history.

Musk, originally from South Africa, left Stanford University in 1995 after just two days to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions with Zip2, a company that provided business directories and maps. He worked on Zip2 for four years before it was sold for approximately $300 million. However, during this period, Musk did not possess the proper work authorization to be employed in the U.S., as he was still a foreign student.

Former colleagues of Musk indicated that he did not receive U.S. work authorization until around 1997, raising questions about his compliance with immigration laws. Under U.S. regulations, a foreign student is typically prohibited from dropping out of school to start a business. While overstaying a student visa is not uncommon, it is still considered illegal.

Despite the revelations, Musk has characterized this chapter of his life as a “legal grey area.” In a 2020 podcast, he mentioned that although he was technically allowed to be in the U.S., he was expected to engage only in student-related work. “I was allowed to do work sort of supporting whatever,” he stated.

This report comes at a time when Musk has been vocal on social media about immigration issues, often criticizing illegal immigrants and suggesting they pose a threat to the country. Recently, he accused Vice President Kamala Harris of “importing voters” through her immigration policies and likened the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border to a “zombie apocalypse.”

As Musk continues to influence the tech industry and public discourse on immigration, these revelations about his past raise questions about the complexities of immigration laws and the experiences of those navigating them.

Sources By Agencies