Can international student (F-1) own a business company in US? Please help

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Im planning to start owning my retail business in my local area. From what I have heard from my friend, international sudent (f-1) is not allowed to work (get pay from the company) but is allowed to start their own business. Is that right? or should I contact a laywer or my school adviser?
 
See the DSO for confirmation of that big-fat NO.

EAD's are issued in accordance with 8 CFR 274a.12. Read the parts relating to students.
 
What do u mean? Im sorry, but I dun really understand what re u trying to say
 
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What do u mean? Im sorry, but I dun really understand what re u trying to say
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Student employment is restricted to practical training, part-time on-campus and hardship cases.

Non-immigrant wanting to come to the U.S. to do what you want, require an E nonimmigrant visa OR for a greencard an EB-5 qualifying investment and associated job creation.

Students are here to study, and work is limited to qualifying for a degree, subsistence due to hardship, or to bridge the gap to an H1-B visa.
 
I wont be the employee and anything related to the employment. Im just investing and putting money to own a shore with my partner and we'll hire people to work for us. Is that still fine?
Is it similar to the stock macket? buying share with the privacy company.
 
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I wont be the employee and anything related to the employment. Im just investing and putting money to own a shore with my partner and we'll hire people to work for us. Is that still fine?
Is it similar to the stock macket? buying share with the privacy company.
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Talk to a good business-immigration lawyer about the specifics before you do anything.
 
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