Starting business on EAD card

[rohufish]

Q1.
I am on an L-2 visa. My EAD application has been filed. Once I receive the EAD, can I start my own business and work in it? e.g. incorporate a consulting company and provide consulting to others, hire employees, etc.

Q2.
My wife\'s green card has been applied for by her company, and once she gets her I-140 approved, will we need to file another EAD application I-765 for the EAD during the adj status I-485 stage? Or will my L-2 EAD remain valid?

Q3.
Even if I cannot start a business right now on L-2 EAD, can I start a business with the I-485 EAD?

Many thanks for your help.

 

[jaxen]

Answers

Q1.
I believe you can start your business while on L2 EAD.
Q2.
If your wife stays on L1, then L2 EAD will remain valid. If she herself gets a 485 based EAD, you have to get a 485 EAD. This is my opinion.
Q3.
With 485 EAD definitely you can start a business.

 

[rohufish]

called INS - can NOT start business on non-immigrant visa

they said i can work anywhere, even as a contractor. but i cannot form a business entity and work for it while on l-2 non-immigrant visa status.