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While in H1B status, can I invest in an existing company?

06 May 2026
Posted at 14:10h in FAQs, For Individuals, Worker by

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An H1B worker can make a passive investment in any company. However, it must genuinely be a passive investment only. One cannot work at the company or run or manage the business. Many people think they are not “working” because they hire someone else for the day-to-day work or management. However, hiring and supervising someone (even people who don’t need much supervision) generally is considered work.

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