Can Green Card Holder own and run Inc. in US?
152269
Yes, a green card means permanent residency, and the person has the same right to work or own a business or corporation as a citizen does.
1070200
Depends upon what your legal status in US is. \n\nFirst of all, you do not need US companies---any company that does business in US can sponsor you---e.g. Infosys or Wipro in India, can sponsor you in the US. \n\nUnless you have a special skill, it is very difficult. Best way is to either hire an immigration attorney or a  recruiter who can, for a fee, look for employers trying to bring professionals on H1 or L1 etc. or look for special categories of visas. Otherwise, talk to a US company about sponsoring you in your field.\n\nBefore you waste a lot of time looking thru internet and being scammed, do some homework. Ask yourself---why would someone in US want to sponsor you, specially for permanent residency?\n\nSome professions like cooks, foreign language specialists and religious teachers are always in demand. So are IT people, but only for higher applications like security, cross-border applications etc. \n\nGood luck.
442590
Green card has no relevance here. Its your money to import\nwhatever you want. Open a company and work legally.\nGo through a bank.
360497
If you have a half a million dollars to invest in the USA, you for sure will get a green card.....it doesn't necessary means opening a store or factory...real estate investiments also work.....good luck.
76915
what you are undertaking is a very difficult thing.  to sponsor an international employee, companies have to show that they have done an exhaustive search of american workers and cannot find anyone in the US to hire.  this is american government policy. \n\nand then, on top of that, if they DO want to hire someone from outside the US, the sponsorship fee is several thousand dollars.  so because of the pain-in-the-ass factor and the cost of sponsorship, most companies are reluctant to hire foreigners unless they are really desperate, or already have someone in mind for a specialized position.\n\nalso keep in mind that a "green card" means you are a permanent resident of the US, which a company cannot get for you.  all they can do is sponsor you for a work visa, which usually has a fixed term (4 or 5 years or so).  getting a green card is easier once you are here but it is still a big hurdle.
595887
The United States does not tax nonresident aliens on income from personal services performed outside the country, regardless of citizenship or residence.  \n\nSection 871 imposes a tax on investment income and compensation from US sources, and income connected with a trade or business carried on by the individual in the United States.\n\nSection 864 provides that the performance of personal services in the US is considered carrying on a trade or business in the US.\n\nSections 861-862 provide that income from personal services has its source where the services are performed.\n\nBased on all these provisions, your wife should not have income from US sources and should not be subject either to income tax or to social security taxes.  \n\nSometimes it is difficult to get employers to accept this, but these are the rules.  Since the employer is a large company they should have experience with this and you should not have any problems.\n\nIf your wife travels to the US on business, then there is a possibility she would be subject to US tax on the compensation attributable to the time she spends working here.\n\nYou should confirm this advice with your tax advisor.
147024
It seems not as stated below, but you may want to check with a lawyer\n\nWithholding of removal is in some ways similar to asylum, but it has a higher standard. To qualify for withholding of removal under 8 U.S.C. section 1231(b)(3), the non-citizen must demonstrate that it is more likely than not that he/she would be subject to persecution based on race, religious beliefs, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion. Unlike with asylum, an immigrant who is granted relief under withholding of removal is only given a right not to be removed to a specific country. Unlike asylees, non-citizens who are granted withholding of removal do not have the right to apply for a green card. They actually have a final order of removal against them, so if they travel outside the U.S., they will not be allowed to return.
424482
Yes, but just like everyone else his information will be reported to the US Patriot act. I have done several loans for Canadians. If you cannot prove perm. residency the loan may have to be done as a second home or rental property as they will look at it as non-owner occupied.
844967
I've been an international tax lawyer for 30 years, and the best advice I can give you is to seek out a qualified professional advisor.  Here are a few guidelines:\n\n*  If you are a US citizen or resident alien, you must pay tax on all your income worldwide.  (Resident alien status is determined under tax rules and your immigration or visa status is only one factor.)\n\n*  If you are a nonresident alien for tax purposes, you still must pay tax on the income from your US business.  An advisor can help you determine how much income is attributable to that business, and possibly give you some ideas for reducing your US taxable income.\n\n*  If you carry on your US business through a US corporation, the corporation is taxable on its income, and you are taxable on dividends, interest, royalties, and other amounts received from the corporation that are from sources within the US.\n\n*  If you carry on a US business through a foreign corporation, then the corporation is the taxpayer.  The corporation will be subject to tax on the income of the business, and may also have to pay "branch profits tax" when funds are remitted outside the US.  Alternatively, you may be taxed on dividends you receive from the corporation out of US profits.  This is not a choice you make, but it depends upon the law applicable to you (including any relevant income tax treaty).\n\nThere are more relevant rules, which your advisor can tell you about.
19931
If you have a green card, you can work anywhere in the US.
209360
In general terms, yes you can (assuming the company is not set up as an S corp.); IF (like Trade mentioned) you can find a broker willing to administer the account for you. There are two caveats to think about, however.\n\nWhen you go off the beaten path investment-wise, be prepared for extra expenses, extra paperwork and dealing with potentially reduced liquidity.\n\nYou CANNOT own private equity within an IRA if you are also owner of the company issuing the stock. Self Dealing is a prohibited activity and it includes putting any asset into the plan that you benefit from, such as living in a house purchased by the IRA as an investment, or selling personal property to the IRA as well as selling your own company stock to the IRA.
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Since your Question is under 'Business & Finance' I guess you need a Business Visa : Go to your local US Consulate, with a clear write-up of what you plan to sell, and why it will be profitable for US business houses to stock it.\n...Provide proof that you are financially solvent, and will duly leave the US on or before the expiry date of your Visa - and bingo ! You'll have helped yourself in getting a US Visa !
794750
Yes, you can do but you are subject to the same problems with immigration; if you try to live there, that everyone else is having problems with here as well.  You are an alien in Brasil and you have to get resident alien status to live there which costs a lot of money.\n\nAs an American your holdings would not be safe.\n\nRead this:\n\nhttp://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1072.html\n\nhttp://www.how2immigrate.net/brazil/permanent-visa.html
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Very complete source for every & @ll legal procedures; i liked what i briefly saw. (fyi) you may go directly to State Dept to start filing your Limited Liability Partnership,[at least here in my jurisdiction]co. even w/out notarizing, but if you want to make it that way, perfect; You may also consider an Incorporation since the benefits are extent on behalf of both partties-you as a service/professional provider or licitator and clients/co's that contracts you; If you incorporate and your customers dissagree and start any litigation for insatisfaction against you as resident agent[official incorporator] your private assets  / properties, house, land, personal vehicles won't be in risk, only the assets under corporation will be the ones to respond. Plus you will have higher financial rate when incorporated since corporation acquires its own juridical personality-versus you as an individual in a  Limited Society-partnership.
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Following up on Jason's answer above, yes you will be responsible if you are filing based on I-864. This implies that financial liability can come on you. \n\nFake marriage - same response don't even think about cause you will serve time if they find out and INS has ways to do that. They are a pretty sneaky bunch of people. \n\nSuggestion for your friend is he should approach a good immigration lawyer or try through the company's immigration lawyer. There have been numerous case in my personal knowledge where going through the sponsoring company helps.
1134491
no.  in order to enlist in any branbch of th emilitary you must be a LEGAL permanent resident with a green card.
757097
Yes, he can. Because he is a US citizen and you are his immediate relative. However, I would ask an immigration lawyer about how he can do it without having you to exit the country first.