Does owning a business i.e. a bar, get me a visa to stay in the USA?

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   Stephen Foster

   San Antonio Immigration Attorney

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   Answered July 18, 2012 23:26. There are ways and it can be figured out (hopefully). Check out the EB-5 visa program. If you have any questions, let me know.

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   Isaul Verdin

   Dallas Immigration Attorney

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   Answered July 19, 2012 08:43. It is possible, but have to invest significant capital.

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   F. Capriotti

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   Answered July 18, 2012 22:50. Do you have more than $100,000 to invest in this bar and will it get you more than 50% ownership?
   
   If so, there is a possibility.
   
   
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   Deborah KarapetianPro

   Glendale Immigration Attorney

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   Answered July 19, 2012 09:47. Yes - all the other attorneys have given you great ideas. You can start with your own E2 - then move on from there.

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