If I own an online business, may come to the U.S. on an F2 visa, will I still be able to keep the business running?
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If I own an online business, may come to the U.S. on an F2 visa, will I still be able to keep the business running?
The business is an app software development in app stores and google play stores. Also, a couple of online tutorial sites and some eBay/Amazon stores. How will these qualify under the immigration laws?
Asked on February 4, 2017 under Immigration Law, Indiana
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If you do not have employment authorization in the US or an immigration status that allows employment, you may own and operate a business in the US but you cannot receive any income for your work. It must be reinvested or kept in the company account. I'm not sure what specific visa you are talking about (F-2 is for a dependent of an F-1 international student)
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