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I am currently working on H4 EAD for a company in Wyoming. Can I establish an LLC in Texas and opt it as an "S Corporation" for Taxation. I did see a lot of articles online mentioning that S Corp can only be opted by Citizens or Permanent Residents. Is this true?
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
If you're on an H4 EAD visa, you are allowed to start and run a business, including forming an LLC. However, when it comes to electing an "S Corporation" for tax purposes, there are specific restrictions. The IRS requires that S Corporation shareholders must be U.S. citizens or... View More 
Can I work without a VISA operating online business for US companies as a US LLC member (owner) but non-resident abroad? To be clear, I am considering opening an LLC in Wyoming from abroad (Poland) as a non-resident. When I do it, I will provide bookkeeping services for US-based businesses (small... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
As a non-resident owner of a U.S. LLC operating from abroad, you generally do not need a visa or work permit to provide services remotely to U.S. clients. However, there are several important considerations:
1. Taxation: As an LLC owner, you will be subject to U.S. tax obligations on your... View More
Can I work without a VISA operating online business for US companies as a US LLC member (owner) but non-resident abroad? To be clear, I am considering opening an LLC in Wyoming from abroad (Poland) as a non-resident. When I do it, I will provide bookkeeping services for US-based businesses (small... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
As a non-resident owner of a U.S. LLC operating from abroad, you generally do not need a visa or work permit to provide services remotely to U.S. clients. However, there are several important considerations:
1. Taxation: As an LLC owner, you will be subject to U.S. tax obligations on your... View More
I am on an F1 visa working for the company. additionally, I have an e-commerce business that makes 12000$ annual revenue (less than 5000$ profit). there are not many operations involved in business, but as far as I know, I can only own a business and not run it. To avoid potential future... View More
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answered on Dec 24, 2023
As an F1 visa holder, it's crucial to adhere to the conditions of your visa, which typically restrict employment to on-campus work or specific off-campus work authorized under programs like CPT or OPT. Running a business could potentially violate the terms of your F1 status, even if the... View More
Must i marry my gf from my home country before applying for greencard? Who can i get into contact with?
answered on May 9, 2021
You should visit with an experienced immigration attorney to assist you in exploring options for you. The attorney can assess if you are able to change status. The timing of your marriage can also be discussed including a permanent job offer.
My wife and I are from the same country. However, she has US citizenship. When I submitted the AOS application (F1-visa), my wife was overseas, she is there for family matters.
The interview of AOS based on marriage is in two weeks. What should I tell the officer? is it a problem that she... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2020
If your U.S. citizen spouse is the petitioner of the relative petition that was filed with USCIS then both of you must present evidence that both of you are involved in a good faith marriage.
You also can explain the “ family matters “ that have caused your spouse to remain abroad and... View More
status, as she is married to me, a U.S. citizen, will she receive some document allowing her to travel to and from Mexico as we go through the process of her adjustment of status?
answered on Feb 15, 2019
If you apply for everything correctly, including advanced parole, she will have the ability to travel out of the country. That said, it is highly recommended that she does not. First, she has overstayed. Second, unless she came on a fiance visa, they can prevent her from entering based on immigrant... View More
My Girlfriend from Mexico whom I met while doing volunteer work in Ecuador came to visit me, after I returned to the United States, entering the country with a valid travel visa. After 2 months, I decided we could not live without each other and we got married.
If she travels back to... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2019
In general, A person will be admitted into the USA if they have a valid visa and go through inspection. Admission may be denied if the visa is expired or the person has overstayed their visa. Also, BP had discretion to cancel a visa if they suspect immigration intent.
Just being married to... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2018
If you successfully make it past a border or entry point and into the U.S., you'll have more time to apply for asylum. In fact, you can take up to a year after entering the U.S. to start the process. (If that deadline has passed, talk to an attorney—exceptions are possible, and USCIS may... View More
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have a few questions about my Wyoming LLC which I just registered. I originally registered the LLC especially in Wyoming because of the tax & privacy regulations.
- How am I taxed in the US?
- What type of entity should I choose to file my EIN... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2016
There are questions and answers similar to the mentioned situation on our website at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. You can take a look for general information. Also you consult with an experienced immigration attorney for your best interest. Good luck.
I am currently an international student in the U.S. I have to leave the country soon, but I am not able to pay off my college bill. I was told at the financial office in my school that a collecting agency will take over my case if I fail paying. Since I am originally from a third world country I... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2015
The worst? Sorry, but you are asking me to imagine all sorts of grisly possibilities, which I won't do. In general, collection agencies annoy you with repeated phone calls, and sometimes find a collection attorney to sue you on a contingent-fee basis. To my knowledge they seldom bother with... View More
The warrant is only active in south carolina and we live in wyoming. I have been approved for deffered action, we have also been married for two years and have two kids.
answered on Jan 21, 2015
The stated facts create a complex case. Complete contact form on our website to learn how we proceed with your case. Good luck.
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