I am currently on an H-1B visa and am exploring opportunities to invest in or co-found a company in the U.S. Will be leaving consulting and joining a start up soon that will take over my H-1B.
Am I allowed to own equity in a U.S.-based company while on an H-1B visa? I have heard that I am allowed to own equity in a company as long as I am not actively involved. What constitutes "active work" under H-1B regulations?

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