Hi Guys,
I have searched quite thorughly, and apologize if this is an age old question, but I could not find the relevant posts, so perhaps a link would be in order?
If not, my question is as follows: I am an australian citizen, who been to the US 3 times on the VWP. I now have a solid business plan, and wish to go to the US, specifically NY to establish my corporation. My corporation will make jobs for 10 US citizens, but I will not be investing any money into it. All investment is from a VC firm.
I understand if I can not work for the company, but I need to manage it or control it somehow, will owning the majority of the company be enough?
If possible, I would like to avoid the H-1B Visa, because I will lose a lot of time working for another company when I could be establishing mine..it is necessary to establish it in the next few years as a window.
My question then, is there any visa whereby I can come to america, operate my business and work, or is it impossible. Would an alternative like marriage or the dv lottery work, or would I have to be a citizen and not just a resident.
Thankyou for yourpatience and any answers
J
I have searched quite thorughly, and apologize if this is an age old question, but I could not find the relevant posts, so perhaps a link would be in order?
If not, my question is as follows: I am an australian citizen, who been to the US 3 times on the VWP. I now have a solid business plan, and wish to go to the US, specifically NY to establish my corporation. My corporation will make jobs for 10 US citizens, but I will not be investing any money into it. All investment is from a VC firm.
I understand if I can not work for the company, but I need to manage it or control it somehow, will owning the majority of the company be enough?
If possible, I would like to avoid the H-1B Visa, because I will lose a lot of time working for another company when I could be establishing mine..it is necessary to establish it in the next few years as a window.
My question then, is there any visa whereby I can come to america, operate my business and work, or is it impossible. Would an alternative like marriage or the dv lottery work, or would I have to be a citizen and not just a resident.
Thankyou for yourpatience and any answers
J