Setting up a business on H1B Visa
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Setting up a business on H1B Visa
Hi
I have an American friend who has asked me to go into business with her. I am in the states on H1B visa with a green card application in via my husband, we are waiting for our date to become current.
Can anyone tell me if I can go ahead with setting this business up?
Thanks
I have an American friend who has asked me to go into business with her. I am in the states on H1B visa with a green card application in via my husband, we are waiting for our date to become current.
Can anyone tell me if I can go ahead with setting this business up?
Thanks
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Re: Setting up a business on H1B Visa
Hi
I have an American friend who has asked me to go into business with her. I am in the states on H1B visa with a green card application in via my husband, we are waiting for our date to become current.
Can anyone tell me if I can go ahead with setting this business up?
Thanks
I have an American friend who has asked me to go into business with her. I am in the states on H1B visa with a green card application in via my husband, we are waiting for our date to become current.
Can anyone tell me if I can go ahead with setting this business up?
Thanks
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Re: Setting up a business on H1B Visa
Can anyone tell me if I can go ahead with setting this business up?
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Re: Setting up a business on H1B Visa
So, your husband has the H-1B visa and you have an H-4 visa? Is that correct?
The issue revolves around the H-4 visa and the words "setting this business up". Would that be considered work? Perhaps yes, perhaps no... it's a fine hair to split. As Mr. F. suggests... time for a good lawyer.
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The issue revolves around the H-4 visa and the words "setting this business up". Would that be considered work? Perhaps yes, perhaps no... it's a fine hair to split. As Mr. F. suggests... time for a good lawyer.
Ian
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I should also point out that I intend to continue to work for my current employer and not take a salary out of the business..
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You should consult an immigration lawyer along with the business lawyer; you may be able to be an equity partner, but may not work until you get your employment authorization as far as most of us here know.
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Thanks for your replies...its very frustrating waiting on the green cards it takes forever...but then you guy's did warn me...LOL
Thanks again for replying...
Thanks again for replying...
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Note that you did not get an answer to your question. Based upon your posts, further inquiry into the facts of your case is needed. I saw at least one solution in the responses which would work depending upon the specific facts.
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He probably won't. (Mr F does not give specific advice...)
But "further inquiry into the facts of your case is needed" means that a consultation with an immigration attorney who specialises in employment-based immigration might be worthwhile........... to identify a potential "solution ... which would work depending upon the specific facts".
[Edited to add: He beat me to it........ lol...]
But "further inquiry into the facts of your case is needed" means that a consultation with an immigration attorney who specialises in employment-based immigration might be worthwhile........... to identify a potential "solution ... which would work depending upon the specific facts".
[Edited to add: He beat me to it........ lol...]
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Thank you for taking the time to reply...
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No need to ask for forgiveness. By the way, many attorneys may not be aware of the 1970's investor non-preference cases. It might be an area to look at to answer your question. I don't know the answer, but I do wonder.