Hi I am in OPT rightnow. I am trying to open a company with my partner who is green card holder. Can I work in my own company.

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Anonymous Jul 4, 2009 Immigration 2 views 1 answers

I need to know if I can extend my opt or not. As my subject allows me to extend it further 17 months. Its just a partnership company right now not corporation. I thought as this is partnership business may be I will be able to sponsor myself.

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R. S. GhioEmployment / Labor AttorneyArlington, TX

R. S. GhioEmployment / Labor AttorneyArlington, TX · Jun 15, 2026

As I understand your question, this probably isn't a matter of extending your OPT. OPT is for a fixed period, and you cannot extend it beyond that. However, owning your own company may make you eligible for other types nonimmigrant visas, including investor visas or an H-1B. Each of these visas has very specific requirements, so you should address those with an experienced immigration attorney.

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