Start Internet-based business on H1

[LawQuestions]

Hi,

I saw the post of "Starting up a business as an IBO" and understand it failry well.

However, what if I have authorization from my employer to get the business up and running, be a silent partner (no profits etc) and have a US Citizen be the 'Owner' of the company?

I will be 'volunteering' time for support/maintenance/etc., but receive no compensation whatsoever until I have my GC.
The funds will go into a 'joint' account which I will have access to once I get the GC.

Or would it simply be easier to get someone (family/friend) in my home country to start it there and I just run with it here part-time, with proper authorization from my employer?

Looking forward to responses

Regards ...

[Jim Mills]

I agree with Joe. If you want to work for the company your employment must be authorized by USCIS. The contraptions that you have in mind could get you removed from the US and could get the company fined for failing to pay its employees as required by law.

[LawQuestions]

Thank you both **** and Mr Mills for your responses.

I am not attempting any illegal activities so that's why I first do my research.

"Like a boomerang, good or bad, it always comes back to you ..."

Regards,

LQ