Legal Question in International Law in California

Your question involves many different legal issues, not the least of which is that in order to enter the US to conduct any business and receive income from that business, you must be on a valid nonimmigrant visa which entitles you to do this. Normally, you will need to form a business entity and then determine how much it can be capitalized and what will need to be done in order to not only obtain the visa but also to ensure the success of the enterprise. This type of transaction will normally involve many steps which include meeting with an immigration attorney and business attorney and proceeding with a business plan, etc. This is not the kind of enterprise that one should try to do alone. It is urged that you contact competent immigration counsel and from there work to determine the feasibility of your program.

Assuming that you are Canadian citizens, there are a number of avenues that will enable you to carry on business in the U.S. There are a number of non-immigrant visas that will work for you, e.g., B-1, TN, E, L, but you may also be eligible for permanent residency as investors. Your questions are essentially in the realm of business immigration, and you need to consult a U.S. immigration attorney in California. The type of business entity will vary depending on your visa and business objectives.