This is the second installment of a series discussing the options for non-citizen business investors to obtain work visas for the USA. The following are a list of the most recommended visa options a non-citizen may apply for in order to work for the company he or she built: Temporary Visas (More than one year duration) E-2 (“Treaty Investor”):...
Relief for Late S-Election Under Rev. Proc. 2013-30
In August 2013, the IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2013-30 that consolidates and simplifies rules provided previously. Taxpayers now have 3 years and 75 days from the date the S-election was originally intended to be effective to file a late S-election. No use user fee will apply. The election will be effective as of that intended date. To qualify for...
Starting a Business as a Non-Citizen, Part I (Work Visas for US)
This is a three part informative series for Non-Citizens of the United States discussing options to incorporate and obtain work visas. Business ownership has become a sub-plot to the modern “American Dream.” Entrepreneurs from all over the United States are eager to bring their ideas to life in an effort to achieve success. However, business...