If I’m a Portuguese citizen and have a B1/B2 visa, can I start up a small business in America?
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If I’m a Portuguese citizen and have a B1/B2 visa, can I start up a small business in America?
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Asked on November 12, 2012 under Immigration Law, North Dakota
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, you cannot just start a business in the US in B1/B2 status. You need to have an appropriate visa status in order to be able to have a business in the US. If you have a business back in Portugal, you may be eligible to change status to L-1 in the US.
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