Can OPT students start consulting company in US?

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

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I would like to start a consultancy company and sponsor H1 for myself by getting a client letter to which ever client I work for

-Is this possible?
-If so how many members should work my company?

This was posted on https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1 on 3rd Oct 2013

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

This sounds hilarious. But if it is at all possible.Let's do it together!

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

Will join hands together bro

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

No you can't you need atleast a green card

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

it is possible .. but be care full .. small mistake could ruin u r future visa applications ..

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

sponsoring h1b from u r own company is little tricky and not advisable ..

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

check neufeld memorandum for more details ..

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

Students on OPT may start a business and be self-employed. In this situation, the student must work full time. The student must be able to prove that he or she has the proper business licenses and is actively engaged in a business related to the student's degree program.

Refer - http://www.ice.gov/.../pdf/opt_polic...nce_042010.pdf