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Question:
I am not sure whether this is actually an Immigration question or not!
I have a small English company that provides management consultancy services
to businesses. I now have a chance of providing that service to my American
son-in-law's company based in the US. This would involve moving there with
my family for some time to get his company 'on its feet.'
My UK company would invoice his US company for services rendered so he would
not be employing me as such.
Do you have any ideas about what formalities/permits/objections there might
be for US entry for my family and I in this situation, and what might be the
expected maximum time we could so operate?
Whom could I contact for more information?
Answer:
It is indeed an immigration question. You would most likely form a US
company that is owned by your British company, and then have the US
company sponsor you for an L-1 (intracompany transferee) visa. That is
good for 3 years and can be extended until either 5 or 7 years
(depending on your qualifications).
Since you are the owner of the sponsor, this can be quite tricky. Be
sure to hire a competent immigration attorney.
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