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Tourist Visa and starting a business

by Fady, Window Shopper

  • Created: October 22, 2011, 6:24 am
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if i am in the us on tourist visa can i start a business in usa ????  please i want the answer as soon as possible

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kmurray | Community Moderator | 11/2/2011 - 10:27 am

Hi, Check out our blog post "Starting a Business in the US as a Foreign National" for some guidance on this business venture.

Finbarr | Performer | 10/22/2011 - 7:57 pm

Very short answer - No. The Kerry-Lugar-Udall Bill might be of some use to you - if you google it you will find lots of info, however the restrictions are pretty stiff. You would need to apply for some form of immigrant visa as running a business in the US would obviously require you to be there. H1 and H2 visas expressly forbid you from taking up employment.
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