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How to enter the USA to start a business and then continue

12 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Immigration.Com has received the following question, which I think is important enough to be answered in a format accessible to all the people abroad interested in starting a business in the USA.

The Question

I am planning to start an IT company in USA which is registered in India. Currently I am planning to travel on B1/B2 visa for my company set up. Can I transfer my visa status from B1/B2 to L1 if required within USA? What are the possible chances of success? Kindly you please suggest me the best way.

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Radio Show, 2014 May 4, Discussing Status of Immigration Reform, H-1 Reaffirming Stamping and Tourist Visa

12 years ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigration Law

Immigration Reform

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Revised Reciprocity Schedule For Mauritania

12 years ago By Chief Editor

Effective February 11, 2014 The Department authorizes a reduction in reciprocity for business and tourist visa categories for Mauritanian visa applicants.

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Radio show discussing immigration reform, B-1 to H-1 change and H-1 issues

12 years ago By admin

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigration Law

Immigration Reform

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Effect of B-2/B-1 Extensions

14 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

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Applying for green card while on a B-1 or B-2 visa

17 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

The following FAQ should cover the issues.

Q. I am a US Citizen. My parents (or spouse/spouse-to-be) are in USA on visitors visa. Can I apply for their green card? How does it all work?

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Visa after B-1 to F-1 conversion

17 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Here is a question from a community member:

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Pending B-2 Obstructing an H-1B Transfer

3 weeks ago By Chief Editor

Question details

What options are available if a pending B-2 Change of Status application leads to multiple RFEs on a subsequent H-1B transfer because USCIS has not adjudicated the B-2?

FAQ Transcript

A two-party approach requesting assistance from local Congressmen and Senators is recommended. If congressional inquiries fail, consulting a litigator to potentially threaten a lawsuit against the US Attorney's office can help compel USCIS to resolve the delay.

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B-1 Option for Laid Off H-1B, L-1, E, O-1, TN Workers

1 month ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Federal regulations give a specific group of nonimmigrant workers a window to regroup after a layoff without immediately falling out of status. The rule, at 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2), covers E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, and TN classification holders, along with their dependents. It reads:

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Switching from STEM OPT to B-1

2 months ago By Chief Editor

Question details

Can I switch from STEM OPT to a B-1 visa to stop my unemployment clock?

FAQ Transcript

This is discouraged as it permanently terminates STEM OPT status. The government may question your intent. Consider alternative compensation or cap-exempt H-1B roles instead.

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