UK business still running whilst on O-3 visa
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UK business still running whilst on O-3 visa
My husband may be taking up employment in California with company sponsoring him for an o-1 visa (with me on O-3)
I currently run my own business however in the UK and don't want to have to sell it. I know that I am not allowed any form of employment or income in the US but could I leave the business in capable hands in the UK and not take any form of income? Would this be permissible? Also I am guessing that dividends would not be allowed?
I understand that there will be tax implications to look at but right now I just need to look at the legal angle and work out what I can and cannot do.
I currently run my own business however in the UK and don't want to have to sell it. I know that I am not allowed any form of employment or income in the US but could I leave the business in capable hands in the UK and not take any form of income? Would this be permissible? Also I am guessing that dividends would not be allowed?
I understand that there will be tax implications to look at but right now I just need to look at the legal angle and work out what I can and cannot do.
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Re: UK business still running whilst on O-3 visa
I currently run my own business however in the UK and don't want to have to sell it. I know that I am not allowed any form of employment or income in the US but could I leave the business in capable hands in the UK and not take any form of income? Would this be permissible? Also I am guessing that dividends would not be allowed?
Rene
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Re: UK business still running whilst on O-3 visa
Thanks for your reply Norah
So would I be restricted from even advising or communicating with my team back in the UK?
If anyone could point me in the direction of some official info, that would be great
So would I be restricted from even advising or communicating with my team back in the UK?
If anyone could point me in the direction of some official info, that would be great
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Re: UK business still running whilst on O-3 visa
If anyone could point me in the direction of some official info, that would be great
Personally, I think you'll be fine!
Ian