I’m on F1 OPT Ext and trying to launch my own website simillar to Craigslist with bunch of options. Is it possible to start my own company with some name X to handle my website ?

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I’m on F1 OPT Ext and trying to launch my own website simillar to Craigslist with bunch of options. Is it possible to start my own company with some name X to handle my website ?

I did my Masters in Computer Science and working on some website like
Craigslist and OLX . But I don’t have any company to handle my website and
revenue generated through site.

My questions are ..

Can I start a company on my Name OPT Ext ?If not, Can I be the part of the
company ?
Can I work for it ?If not, what are the options to work for it?
Can I file H1b from that company?

Thanks for any help.

Asked on May 15, 2018 under Immigration Law, California

Answers:

SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

You can work while you have the OPT EAD.  However, in order to have the company sponsor you for the H-1B the company has to show that it has the financial ability to pay the at least the prevailing wage for whatever position you will be working as.  This may be more difficult given the start up company.


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