I have been told that as a Business Management visa holder, you can't actually work in your own business. For example, if you open a restaurant, you can't work as the chef, or if you start a construction business, you can't participate in the actual construction work.
However, if I’m a programmer, designer, or consultant, I need to work on my own because some clients are specifically attracted to my skills. I’ve asked many people, including lawyers, about this. One lawyer told me that high-level work (like design or consulting) is allowed as long as it doesn’t involve physical labor like cooking or construction.
I also asked the immigration bureau about this, and they seemed not to care as long as the work isn’t physical labor. Their main concern appears to be whether your company generates enough revenue and how much tax you pay.
So, I’d like to know: for Business Management visa holders, if you’re running your business on your own (e.g., consulting, design, photography, programming), does it affect your visa renewal?
by maikeei2312