I was in a similar situation, except I had an American co-founder to create the company and do the paperwork to transfer my H-1B. It took much, much longer than

I was in a similar situation, except I had an American co-founder to create the company and do the paperwork to transfer my H-1B. It took much, much longer than we hoped, but you can get there in the end. So that would be my advice -- don't wait for the H-1B; find an American co-founder who can bring you on-board.