Tourist B1 visa want to invest on commercial property with a citizen in USA
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Tourist B1 visa want to invest on commercial property with a citizen in USA
Hi
My brother is B1 Visa and had been to USA on tourist visa 2 years back. He is
currently in India and going to invest in commercial property with one of our
close friend who is citizen here and have License and authorization to run
business.
My question is that if my brother comes here on tourist visa and start working
with him then can he be sponsored for valid work visa or labor?
Please brief if it is possible.
Thanks
Ranjna
Asked on October 23, 2017 under Immigration Law, California
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
He can invest in a property in the US while in B-1 status but that does not give him any basis for employment or sponsorship. He is not authorized to work in the US. He can be sponsored for employment-based visa without investing in any property, just on the basis of a valid job offer. Having invested in a property does not serve as a basis for sponsorship.
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