and have himself a concurrent H1B visa with his company.
2007-03-18 11:50:51 · 4 answers · asked by Engineer 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
It is possible. However, in order to work for your own company, you must have an H-1b specific to this employment. You can hold more than one H-1bs and often many people do when they work part time for two companies. There is nothing that prohibits an H-1b from having an H-1b for his/her own company. However, you will not be able to have your own company petition for your green card in the future.
2007-03-19 15:18:32 · answer #1 · answered by Attorney Moona Shakil 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, the H-1B is employment specific to the company which originally petitioned for the H-1B. IF the person left to open their own company, a new and difference visa would be required, such as an E or E2 visa.
2007-03-18 20:07:57 · answer #2 · answered by gojulie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the H-1B must be for employment, but not self-employment. I've heard of people starting side businesses, but keeping their main occupation as the one on their H-1B petition. I really wouldn't recommend this, especially if you're planning to apply for Permanent Residency. This is a gray area (charcoal gray) and it will probably cause a lot of problems. Either way, it is definitely not allowed for your only job to be self employed.
2007-03-20 12:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. To attempt to form his own company would cause him to be in violation of his own visa.
2007-03-18 21:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋