Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Starting business in H1-B status

I am here on H1-B Visa and Can I legally start a part-time business on my own?


Asked on 8/02/99, 1:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Matthew Bernstein Law Office of Chicago Kent College of Law

Re: Starting business in H1-B status

An H-1b visa is based upon the U.S. employer's petition. So you would not be able to start your own part-time business on the side. However, if another U.S. employer wants to hire you part time, they could certainly file a separate H-1b petition on your behalf to work for them in addition to your current employer.

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Answered on 8/05/99, 10:17 am


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