F1 to E1/ E2

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kiloday

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Hi,
I have my OPT that expires next july (05). I have just graduated. I am currently looking for a job. I have a BA in business / economics. I wanted to start my own shoe company. I have thought of a few options. Are any of these feasible?

1. Can I form the company with an american citizen, split the profit 50-50, if I use my EAD to work for it now till it expires in July and then Get an H1 from the newly formed company?

2. Can I use the E1 visa? If I put up the money upfront and hire american citizens to work, can I still be a managing partner.?

3. Can I work for the company as an employee till OPT expires and then later become a 50-50 partner?
 
F1 to E1 / E2

Hi Joe,
I didnt mean profit really, I meant ownership actually. Anyway, the would you say I could use my EAD to work for the company? I am also currently pursuing a Fashion degree. So do you think that this would be considered as "specialized" and hence enable me to get that H1 visa for the upstart?
Thanks for the quick reply.
 
Doing Business with USA

Hey Joe,
What if I establish by shoe manu / brand in India and then want to enter the US market to sell shoes. Do i need to have a certain volume of business prior to making such a move or can a small firm enter the US market? Also, if that is possible, could I eventaully get a VIsa to run the US market and hence stay here for long periods of time?
 
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