If I open my business under H4 visa, is that all right?
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If I open my business under H4 visa, is that all right?
I don’t get any payment myself; I only pay an employee. I already applied for green card so maybe in about a year I’ll get it. So until I get then I’ll just build up my business. If immigration catches me because of I managing the business, is it big violation? What are the chances that immigration will find out about how the business is going ? What will happen to my green card processing (I am under my wife’s green card processing).
Asked on December 25, 2012 under Immigration Law, Texas
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under United States immigration laws you cannot work for money under a H4 visa status be it yourself or through a business entity that you control. You will have to file a tax return for your business which may result in an investigation as to yourself. I suggest that you consult with an immigration attorney to expedite your green card application process.
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