Q: Continued to previous Question.
The Question No 3) This is an extraordinary inquisition. I have heard that F-1 holders can be self-employed and can start their own business on OPT but the work should be related to a degree they have earned. My uncle has 5 Franchisee Food Business in the USA so what if I received Bachelor in Business Management and during OPT Can I apply eligible to apply for EB-2 investor visa which is getting Green Card? I have done research on this topic since I am from India I will have to invest more money in the USA. But what if he sells the two stores to me? Is this considered as the investment? Can I apply for EB-2 visa? Please let me know so I can touch base with qualified immigration attorneys.
A:
For investors visa you will have to invest atleast $500,000 in a U.S. company and have 10 full time employees. If your uncle will be selling the stores to you, you will have to provide proof that you have paid your uncle the money to buy those stores. In the U.S. everything is accounted for so you should be prepared for showing proof of payment.
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