Can an immigrant create a new business while their green card is pending?

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My fiance is hoping to form a new business in the United States, but she is wondering if she can create a new business (example, LLC) while her green card is pending?

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 18 '18 at 16:43

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"My understanding is that she can form the business whenever, but she can't actually work at it unless she's authorized to work. Some time after she applies for AoS, she'll receive that authorization in the form of an EAD." - phoog

answered Apr 18 '18 at 16:43

Jeremy Trpka

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Can an immigrant create a new business while their green card is pending?

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