Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

CA Liquor License Eligibility

I don't have any visa in US. However, can I obtain ABC 41 license?

In order to obatin a working visa (possibily E-2 visa), I am considering to purchse an existing restaurant which has ABC 41 license. My agent told me that I need someone who has at least a greencard to apply the license together. Is that true?


Asked on 1/30/09, 8:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: CA Liquor License Eligibility

You need an attorney at this point, I believe you can get an investor visa on these facts, if you are in Southern California contact my office.

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Answered on 2/02/09, 6:20 pm
Larry L. Doan Law Office of Larry L. Doan

Re: CA Liquor License Eligibility

I don't believe that you need a person with at least a green card because the application for a liquor license can be made in the name of an LLC, for example (see Calif. Bus. & Prof. code section 23953(d)). Anyone, including an alien, can form an LLC in California or in another state.

Larry L. Doan, Esq.

Note: The above response is provided for information only and should not be construed as legal advice, nor to create an attorney-client relationship, which can only be established through payment of consideration.

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Answered on 1/30/09, 10:05 pm


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