I need H1/L1/ Business Help! JoeF pls help!

[Ahmed23]

I run a software services company in India & plan to move to the US. I want to know the best way to get a work permit viz. H1 or L1. My info & questions are below.

I completed my BE course in 1994 but have not finished my degree.

I have finished my MA(economics) through correspondence and will finish BE & MBA simultaneously in 2004.

I have a 10 year multiple entry B1/B2 visa.

I am married & have one kid.

My work profile is in Business Development in technology area.
I plan to move to the US either to work or partner in an existing company.

There is a company who can process my H1 or L1 visa. I can join their Indian co. for a year if I want to do a L1.

Will my experience prior to BE hold good to process H1 & L1?
My company in India is a proprietorship co. & the turnover is not great. Can I still sign a JV with a US company who in turn can sponsor my L1?

I would really appreciate if you can tell me how I can process my H1 or L1.

Regards,
Ahmed.

 

[gcwaiting007]

Originally posted by Ahmed23
My work profile is in Business Development in technology area.
I plan to move to the US either to work or partner in an existing company.

There is a company who can process my H1 or L1 visa. I can join their Indian co. for a year if I want to do a L1.

Will my experience prior to BE hold good to process H1 & L1?

YES it will, provided you application process starts after you receive your degree.

My company in India is a proprietorship co. & the turnover is not great. Can I still sign a JV with a US company who in turn can sponsor my L1?

This should not be an issue, but make sure you have proper legal documents to prove that your company exists and it has been conducting business in the related area. Ideally, any registration with a State Govt or Federal Govt will probably help.

I would really appreciate if you can tell me how I can process my H1 or L1.

Regards,
Ahmed.

There are immigration and Corporate lawyers who will be able to assist you in this. If you know which State in US will you be working in, then you can, through Yahoo or Google, search for Immigration lawyers in that area(or send a mail to Mr. Rajiv Khanna explaining your situation) and they will assist you with all you need, which is more authentic, professional and fulfilling than what the non-professional advise you get here.