Moving to USA

[planet_erg]

I am a UK Citizen, looking to move to the USA. I lived their previously under an L-1 Visa, but once I left that company I was forced to leave the USA.

Now I would like to return and wanted advice on a few options. I am planning on working as an IT Consultant. A lot of the work will be abroad, but it would be nice to be able to work in USA too.

So my questions are thus:

1. Is it possible to live in the USA and work abroad, and if so, what visas would be needed?

2. It is possible to setup as a consultant in the USA and again, what Visas would be needed?

3. Could I setup a firm in the USA and employ myself.

4. If I set up a company in the UK, what would I need to do an L-1 for myself over to the USA?

I know this is all very open, but any pointers would be appreciated.

 

[AverageAmerican]

Is it possible to live in the USA and work abroad

This makes no sense.

 

[planet_erg]

This makes no sense.

Taken in the context I outlined it makes perfect sense. What do I need to do to be able to live in the USA, if all of my earning are outside the USA. I will be based in the USA and do short term contracts abroad.