Forum: Starting and Doing Business in USA

My wife got her EAD today. Now the main question rises... what to do? she has never worked before and her English language skills are moderate. She can't use her university degree (agricultural engineering) since there are no jobs related to her major in our area. She won't mind working in some...

I guess lots of people are trying to figure out ways to do their own business in sideline while they are in the process of GC. The fact that doing a business with your own name is an violation for INS regulation is a surely frustration to anyone who's mindset is naturally entrepreneur. I had the...

Hi everyone, I am a Canadian Citizen, have a business that i'm currently operating in Canada. Looking to start a business in the US as I need a US address and bank account associated with a US address for one of my suppliers (who only sell to US customers). I was thinking of registering a...

hi.. i am on h1b...and not sure if i can use google adense etc to generate some revenue..pls help if it is legal or not. thanks for ue help

hi, i was wondering that whether its possible for someone who is a non-us-citizen to start his own business in TN, usa. he's a student doing his PHD in univ of memphis. he has work permit now. and he has applied for PR. but he hasnt got that yet. he's from bangladesh. however, he had been...

If you need a long-term visa to the United States and have an ability to invest $125,000 in YOUR OWN business, E2 visa might be the easiest option. E2 investors can apply for green cards and eventually citizenship. 28,290 E2's were issued in 2005, an increase of approximately 40% since 1997. The...

Hello, I hope I have posted in the right forum, I'm new with internet marketing and i want to hear more suggestions from you. I've already started but I don't know if the scheme I'm using right now will help in maintaining my business. I'm planning to have a live customer support so that my...

Hi, I am H1B holder in US currently with my canadian wife (Shes in TN but may convert to H4 soon). I have been able to obtain several contracted work outside my current job. I am not able to get paid for those since I am not eligible for any other work than from the current employer. ( My...

Person "A" on H1B with 4 yrs of experience, Green Card filed, EAD received (both husband and wife), I-140 pending, Wife Dependant (has her own H1B), Wife opens a training institute. 1. Can "A" work for his wife and also get paid in check? 2. Can "A" have a second job in his wife's company and...

Hello All, Could any one tell me the detailed process for registering a consulting firm and also the documents required. Thanks in advance

We are an established marketing company looking for a business partner who can invest $125,000 minimum. In return you will receive a percentage of the profits every year. We would also be able to assist our investor in US visa matters. Email us for details: cherrystone2535 AT yahoo DOT com We...

Hi, I have got my GC couple of months back, planning to start a restaurant business and want to leave my current employer who sponsored my Green Card. Is it fine to leave my employer and start a business? Does it creates any problem in future when I apply for citizenship as Im into different field....

This post in relation to residing in H1-B in the United States and having an online revenue earning website, the profits going to bank account in india. I am on H1-B visa in the US. I am planning to start a website (which will be registered in India). The website may bring in some

Hi, I have a LLC and have a part-time employee(US Citizen) and a non-resident partner. I have paid my part-time employee and have also filed tax returns which shows the amount that was paid for external services. What documents, if any needs to be provided to USCIS to prove that I am a...

Does anyone know where can i find information on importing gold jewelry to the US? i'm thinking of setting up a company to sell Indian gold jewelry in the US. I'm a GC holder. Thanks:)

All, I have started an LLC and am currently on H1B. Also I have a GC partner (who just owns a very small percentage in the company) and is the chief officer of the company. Since I am a majority investor in the company (95% + ownership), do i have any right to sign legal documents,...

Hello, 1. Is it possible to register an LLC on H-4 status, where some co-owners should be non-residents (and have no working visa/status) ? 2. If yes, then how these non-residents should pay taxes in US? I think they should pay nothing in US, if their country have agreement with US government...

Hi, I intend to start a small business in the states with my B2 visa. eg:( Food & Beverage, provision shop or manicure) May i know what kind of status can i change to in order to remain in the states to run the business and for how long? Pls advise

I want to have information on how to create an official business?. I want to to bring Art articles in the usa and sell it through a website. I want it to be legal. any advice??

Hello everyone : Me & my wife both are on H1-B. I am planning to register a company (preferably LLC ) and was wondering how to do that. I would appreciate if anyone can help we with that. I have the following options, which one do you think would be best : 1. Register LLC on my name. I am...

I am currently monitoring my credit report from the 3 credit bureaus. I filed bankruptcy almost 2 years ago and I currently have no balances on any of the 4 credit cards I have and have never been late on a payment to them. I monitor my credit report with Experian and I now have a 620 credit score....

Hi All, I with a couple of my friends are trying to buy a investment property for rental purposes. I am exploring what my options are - 1) General partnership - This would not work for us as in this case each one of us would be liable for the complete mortgage, even though it is in...

Hello all I am on H1b visa and my father is Green card holder . I want to start a small business. How Do I start a small business. My father just came with green card so he doesnot have credit history or good money to start business. Can I invest my money and he works for my company ? ...