On Oct 30, 5:02=A0pm, "Joe Feise (Immigration)"
wrote:
> zae...@... wrote on 10/30/08 05:53:
>
> > Hello,
>
> > I have searched quite throughly, 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?
>
> Owning a company and running it are *always* two unrelated roles.
> Owning a company does *not* mean that you are allowed to work for it.
> If you have VC funding, you should be able to afford hiring an immigratio=
n
> lawyer to discuss your options.
> --
> I am not a lawyer.
> For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.
I dont think you can normally get VC funding unless the business is
already established? Quite a Catch-22 |