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Starting a business on H1B visa?

Asked on Feb 18th, 2015 on Immigration - Virginia
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can person on h1b visa start a company with a US citizen and own a subway restaurant or a gas station under that company?
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U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Yes, you may own a company. Much like owning stock in Apple computers. However, you cannot work there or earn a paycheck. 
Answered on Feb 18th, 2015 at 1:43 PM

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