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    frank_shakma Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 13, 2011, 10:43 AM
    Setting up 501 C3 Non Profit While on H1B visa
    Hi,

    I wanted to set up 501 C3 Non Profit ORganization in US. Objective is to work for underprivileged and needy. I am currently on H1B visa in US.

    Can you ***. Let me know if I can set up this Non Profit legally in US while on H1B visa ?

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    May 13, 2011, 11:50 AM
    I think you can.. I've looked at the IRS publications and you just need 3 principals; I see no requirements about them being citizens. But when does your visa expire?
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    May 13, 2011, 01:35 PM
    As far as what immigration will allow, especially as it relates to any employment requirement, I don't know, and they will watch what you do. You haven't even said what country you are from.
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    May 17, 2011, 07:57 AM

    You have to maintain full time job with employer who sponsors your H1-B. You can be 1 of 3 principals to set up 501 C3, but there is no guarantee that it would help with your status after H1-B expires.
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