If a person sets up a corporation in the US as a foreigner, do they need a visa to move to to the US?

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If a person sets up a corporation in the US as a foreigner, do they need a visa to move to to the US?

Asked on February 2, 2013 under Immigration Law, New Mexico

Answers:

Gene Meltser, Esq. / BIRG & MELTSER

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Yes, unfortunately, opening a corporation does not allow you to come or to stay in the US without a visa. Depending on whether you want to just visit or come and live and work in the US – a different visa  may be required. Feel free to contact me directly at meltser@bmlaw.com for additional information and differences in Visas


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