Sponsoring H1 and GC through your own company

[asuthan]

I've got a double bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from Georgia-Tech. I am presently working
in the US on an H1B visa (been working for the past 8 months) for a Software Engineering Company. I recently started my own LLC (dealing with retail) which I intend to run on a part-time basis to supplement my income source.

The following are some questions I had:

1. My present employer does not have any problems with me working on my business on the side. But are they any other legal issues involved with running (ie. working) for my own company. I am the sole member/employee of my LLC.

2. Since my business deals with retail while my educational background is software engineering can I still sponsor my own H1 and GC through my LLC in the event I want to take up my business on a full-time basis. What are the risks/time/money involved.

3. Another option I have is that my mother is presently staying with me on a B visa. In case there are restrictions on what I can do, can I work something out through my mother.

Thanks a lot,
Regards,
Suthan.

[asuthan]

Hey ****,
Firstly, thanks a lot for your response.
1. As a next step if I decided to apply for an H1 in order to be able to work for my own company would it in any way effect the H1 I hold through my present employer. In other words is it legal to hold multiple H1 visas.
2. Would it be easier for me to apply for an H1 for my mom and have her run the business for me?

Regards,
Suthan.