Can I own a business while I am on a TD visa?

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Can I own a business while I am on a TD visa?

Anonymous Jun 18, 2013 1 views 4 answers

Currently, I am an E2 visa holder

J Ferrari · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:43:43+00:00

J Ferrari

J Ferrari · Jun 15, 2026

Own? Yes. Work for the business in the US? No.

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Giacomo Jacques BeharImmigration AttorneySan Diego, CACA licensed · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:43:43+00:00

Giacomo Jacques BeharImmigration AttorneySan Diego, CACA licensed

Giacomo Jacques BeharImmigration AttorneySan Diego, CACA licensed · Jun 15, 2026

You can own, or continue to own a business while on a TD as the dependent spouse of a TN, You will not, however, be able to work for that business on TD status.

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Kyndra Mulder · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:43:43+00:00

Kyndra Mulder

Kyndra Mulder · Jun 15, 2026

You may own the business but you may not be employed by the business.

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Fadi Minawi · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:43:43+00:00

If you were to switch to TD status and you are actively running the business, from US soil, that is not permissible. Owning a business passively from within the US is not unauthorized, but expect scrutiny.

Can I own a business while I am on a TD visa?

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