dhirai Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I knew a H1B employee can be a partner in a company other than where his/her H1 was sponsored. I am wondering, Is it allowed to get H1 sponsorship for his/her spouse from the company where his/her spouse (also in H1) is a partner? I would appreciate a response from any experienced folks on this situation or experts from Murthy Law Firm. Thanks in advance. Link to comment
JoeF Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 The person could only be a passive investor. Any attempt of influencing the hiring decision, even just talking about it with the company, would be unauthorized work. Link to comment
chtummala Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 he can be a passive investor .. he can not do any work for other than H1 sponsor company .. it is allowed to get H1 sponsorship for his/her spouse from the company where his/her spouse (also in H1) is a partner check with experienced attorney .. spouse work should be controlled by somebody .. Link to comment
dhirai Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Thanks for reply JoeF and Chtummala. My further question: a H4 (dependent spouse) can be a investor/partner in any organization? Link to comment
chtummala Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 depends on what kind of legal structure of that organization .. but remember h4 can not work in united states .. Link to comment
chtummala Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 i suggest you to consult an immigration attorney ..they might be lot small things might applicable to your situation .. Link to comment
rahul412 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Thanks for reply JoeF and Chtummala. My further question: a H4 (dependent spouse) can be a investor/partner in any organization? H4 is dependent visa. The name itself says that they are dependent. So how can get get into business? Correct me if I am wrong. Link to comment
JoeF Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 A person on H4 can only be a passive investor. That means putting money into a business and otherwise staying completely out of it. Link to comment
rahul412 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 A person on H4 can only be a passive investor. That means putting money into a business and otherwise staying completely out of it. If H4 can put some money into a business, let's say that business is running with good profits. Can H4 share that profit? Link to comment
JoeF Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 If H4 can put some money into a business, let's say that business is running with good profits. Can H4 share that profit? If the business decides to give out dividends, all investors, including people on H4, can of course get such dividends. And they of course have to be declared on the tax returns. It is simply an investment, and the investment can have returns. It is just like investing in the stock market. If a person buys stock of, say, Microsoft, and Microsoft gives out dividends, the person can of course get such dividends. Link to comment
rahul412 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 If the business decides to give out dividends, all investors, including people on H4, can of course get such dividends. And they of course have to be declared on the tax returns. It is simply an investment, and the investment can have returns. It is just like investing in the stock market. If a person buys stock of, say, Microsoft, and Microsoft gives out dividends, the person can of course get such dividends. So H4 can't work, but can invest. Link to comment
JoeF Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 So H4 can't work, but can invest. Casual investing, yes. Anybody can do that. Of course, the person can't make a business out of that. Link to comment
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