Can an H4 visa holder start an E-commerce business?

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Can an H4 visa holder start an E-commerce business?

Asked on December 31, 2014 under Immigration Law, Washington

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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

A person in H-4 status is not able to receive any income in the US for any work.  So a business can be established and can be earning revenues as an entity but those earnings cannot be transferred to the H-4 holder.  They must remain with the business or go to shareholders who are able to receive income in the US (ability to work)


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