Even if the work is remote and paid abroad, doing it while physically in the U.S. on a B2 visa is still considered unauthorized employment. The location of the work matters, not just the payment.

U.S. immigration law focuses on where the work is performed, not where the client is or how you’re paid. Doing freelance work while on a B2 visa, even for non-U.S. clients, can be viewed as a violation. This could affect future visa applications or entries.

It might seem harmless since you're not working for a U.S. company or earning money in the U.S., but the rules are clear: B2 visitors are not allowed to engage in work of any kind during their stay. U.S. immigration authorities consider the physical location of the person doing the work, not just who is paying or how. If you were to accept the freelance gig while in Oregon, it could be flagged as unauthorized work. That’s risky and may affect your immigration record down the line. It’s safer to wait until you're outside the U.S. before doing that work.