H1-B: Iphone Application Development Company

[morrisking]

Hello

I am working in the US on H1-B visa, and would like to start a company which would develop iphone applications which would have accompanying websites where people would register and pay a monthly service fee.

I have read the various forums and it appears that I can be a passive investor in the company and not assume any role or work for the company even in a volunteer fashion.

I would like to however fulfill my entrepreneurial dream and would like to take on the role of the CEO of the company. So, can I start the company in India (my country of birth) take on the role of the CEO and then start a branch over here in the US with couple of US citizens as partners, as a passive investor and then do the leg work for expanding the business in US.

Please advise.

[immihelp]

No matter where you start the company, you can't really work for that company here in the U.S.

No matter what you have read, it is really not practical to be CEO of the company if you are not working on a day to day basis.