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afair what you say is not correct - please correct me if i am wrong * getting a B1 is very easy (you essentially just need to provide a valid reason - eg fundr

afair what you say is not correct - please correct me if i am wrong * getting a B1 is very easy (you essentially just need to provide a valid reason - eg fundraising or sales for your company) * everyone can own US businesses afair - you are just not allowed to start a individual business or receive salary from it * s/he might just get employed at the european entity b1 is afair even suggested for this kind of case - get an b1 - see if you can get more funding - if yes go for long term e1/e2 afair the e1/e2 is issued by your local embassy directly - so you can discuss w/ them your actual investment - might be easier than O1 for your own company PS: most importantly: as seen in this thread and mention by comment above: rely on lawyers not on contradicting forums posts

outworlder 9y ago
"afair" is not good enough if you are dealing with US immigration. B1 is very easy. So much so that there's no reason to not apply to a B1/B2 at the same time even you are just going to visit on vacation. Who knows, you might find that there will be a conference near your hotel, which you wouldn't be able to attend as a tourist. Now, let's get some info from UCSIS: https://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/b-1-business-visitor/understanding-b-1-requirements https://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/b-1-business-visitor/un... "+ How do I demonstrate that the purpose of my trip is to explore starting a business?" " A written statement detailing the purpose of your visit, the activities you will participate in, and the intended duration of your stay Meeting confirmations (letters, emails, etc.) Meeting agendas/outlines/read-aheads Invitations for trade shows, conferences, meetings, etc. Evidence of acceptance into an incubator or accelerator program, including a description of the program activities and duration Evidence of the source of payment or other compensation, if any, you will be receiving while in the United States" So, B1 seems to allow what the OP wants to do. But then again, I'm not a lawyer. OP should get one.
- technotony 9y ago
  yeah, but for a European who has ESTA you have to explain why you need 180 days not 90 days. They are very suspicious of why you need longer, I know because I tried and got rejected and then had to tick that box while getting my O1 and EB1. You are depending on the whim of the guy you meet on the day. Best to stick to ESTA and avoid B1.
  - CCing 9y ago
    Yes this is exactly my experience too.

outworlder 9y ago

"afair" is not good enough if you are dealing with US immigration. B1 is very easy. So much so that there's no reason to not apply to a B1/B2 at the same time even you are just going to visit on vacation. Who knows, you might find that there will be a conference near your hotel, which you wouldn't be able to attend as a tourist. Now, let's get some info from UCSIS: https://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/b-1-business-visitor/understanding-b-1-requirements https://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/b-1-business-visitor/un... "+ How do I demonstrate that the purpose of my trip is to explore starting a business?" " A written statement detailing the purpose of your visit, the activities you will participate in, and the intended duration of your stay Meeting confirmations (letters, emails, etc.) Meeting agendas/outlines/read-aheads Invitations for trade shows, conferences, meetings, etc. Evidence of acceptance into an incubator or accelerator program, including a description of the program activities and duration Evidence of the source of payment or other compensation, if any, you will be receiving while in the United States" So, B1 seems to allow what the OP wants to do. But then again, I'm not a lawyer. OP should get one.

technotony 9y ago
yeah, but for a European who has ESTA you have to explain why you need 180 days not 90 days. They are very suspicious of why you need longer, I know because I tried and got rejected and then had to tick that box while getting my O1 and EB1. You are depending on the whim of the guy you meet on the day. Best to stick to ESTA and avoid B1.
- CCing 9y ago
  Yes this is exactly my experience too.