Running a Business in USA

[robinlow]

Hi, I'm not a resident and I've started a company in the US (Boston, MA) some time ago, and I've managed to get some distributors for my products and I'm intending to expand.

As I've been in the US for research and marketing, and I'm all ready to expand now.

The customs recently said that I'm in the US too often and I must get a visa before returning to the US.

What is the best visa to get?

Regards,

Robin

[susan ward]

Hi

It depends if you wish to live in the USA or not

If you wish to live in the USA then an E visa If you intend to travel back and forth then a B1/B2 visa

You are not allowed to draw a salary in the USA on B visa and only allowed to oversea the USA biz

[Robsri]

So, I just open a LLC in nevada. But I live in abroad... South America.
I currently have a B2 visa. I dont intend to live in the USA, but having a LLC in USA is easier to buy and export products from it. I have a Tax Id number and a SS# Am I doing something illegal?

[johnpaths]

I have a similar question.

I am nervous if I am doing something illegal or whether this will affect my GC application.

I have been in the U.S for many years under the TN visa. During this time I also started a C-corp. I was told it would be ok as long as I do NOT draw a salary. But now I am hearing conflicting stories, some say I am NOT even supposed to run or oversee the company for free.

It's a small business that makes next to nothing over the years.

I am planning to switch from TN to H1B and then eventually apply for GC etc.

Will the fact that I own a C-corp compromise my chance of eventually getting a GC ?

What should I do ? Is it too late for me to sell the C-corp to my partner for $1 and dispose of the company that way ?

Any advice would be appreciated. I have lots of sleepless nights because of this. I should have asked more people before opening the C-corp. Big mistake.

[ajiabs]

You don't need a visa or live in US to start a compnay. You are perfectly fine, until you want to live US. only then the visa issues coem along.

Aji

Originally Posted by Robsri

So, I just open a LLC in nevada. But I live in abroad... South America.
I currently have a B2 visa. I dont intend to live in the USA, but having a LLC in USA is easier to buy and export products from it. I have a Tax Id number and a SS# Am I doing something illegal?