On Visitor's visa, seeking H1

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vish0402

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Hi all,

I have previously held H1B visas for 2 companies in the US after which I moved to the UK (working there presently) on a British Work Permit.

I am now in the US on a visitor's visa (B1) until September 2003 visiting friends and family. In addition, am also looking for employment and H1B visa.

The real questions are:

1. How hard is it to get H1B these days? If I get an offer letter, can I process my own H1B if the employer is not willing to?

2. Can I startup my own company and derive a H1B from it?

Any or all responses will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Vishal
 
1. How hard is it to get H1B these days? If I get an offer letter, can I process my own H1B if the employer is not willing to?
Yes you can pay your employer for your H1B but your employer has to process it for you.
2. Can I startup my own company and derive a H1B from it?
A H1B can start a company but he cannot be employed by that company.
A visitor can also start a company but must employ someone else to work for him.
 
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Thanks

Thanks for your replies. Another Q on the startup thing:

If I startup a company on a B1 visa, will I be able to get a h1B from this company? Of course, as long as this company pays me a salary as per the H1B laws.

Do let me know if that can work.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers.
Vishal
 
Thing is, you can start the company, but cannot be employed by it.
You must therefore NOT be drawing a salary from your company until you have a valid work permit such as an EAD or a green card.
You will not get a H1b from your start up company.
 
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