Can F2 visa holder starts a partnership company as an investor?
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Can F2 visa holder starts a partnership company as an investor?
My wife is currently holding F2 visa. We have already filed I-526 petition for
our EB-5 program. Her friend who is a green card holder likes to start a
partnership company with my wife. New Link Destination
establish the company, my wife’s SSN and
ITIN are required. She had a job during her OPT so she has ITIN. My wife will
be a passive investor/owner without operating company and drawing income. Is
there any violation which would sabotage our I526 petition or even future I-829
petition? Is there anything else we should pay attention?
Asked on October 4, 2016 under Immigration Law, Texas
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
As long as she is a silent partner who does not do any work for the company and does not derive any income, including profits from the company, it should be ok. Any income/profits would need to be either reinvested into the company or held by the company until such time as she is able to derive income with authorization.
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