H1-B legal rights

[deepak1887]

Hi,

I have two questions relating to me being a H1-B worker:

1. Will I be able to invest in real estate?
2. Would I be able to start my own business?

Obviously, I intend to do these whilst still be under employment of the H1-B sponsoring company. I just wasn't sure if these two actions were limited to those with perminent residency status.

Thanks for any help.

[shervin143]

Answers below.

https://www.immihelp.com/h1-visa-holder-rights/

Hi,

I have two questions relating to me being a H1-B worker:

1. Will I be able to invest in real estate?

>>> H1 visa holder can buy house or any other real estate property in USA. If you can prove that the real-estate is an investment rather than a business you work for, it would be perfectly permissible. H1 visa holder can also invest money in stocks, mutual funds, bonds etc.

2. Would I be able to start my own business?

>>> Yes. However, you cannot work for that business. You still need to be employed full time under H1-B sponsoring company. H1 visa holder can not work as self-employed or freelancer and do contract type of work.

Obviously, I intend to do these whilst still be under employment of the H1-B sponsoring company. I just wasn't sure if these two actions were limited to those with perminent residency status.

Thanks for any help.

[deepak1887]

Shervin- thanks very much for the information you have provided. It's very informative.

Regards,

Deepak.