From what I understand speaking with an immigrations attorney will be best advised due to the sensitive nature of your concern. Should you be wrongly advised it

From what I understand speaking with an immigrations attorney will be best advised due to the sensitive nature of your concern. Should you be wrongly advised it can cause financial strain on your business and your partnership. I'm assuming that would restrict you from providing yourself a salary meaning you won't be able to be an active participant only a passive. In sum, you would be able to invest as a shareholder not an executive. There is also the option of getting your start up to sponsor a visa or a H1B for you but that's a bit complex best inquired to a legal professional. Again I suggest getting official legal advice because one inaccurate move can result in permanent banning/ deportation or even monetary fines.