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The H1-B thing seems like a bit of a non-sequitur to me. I thought H1-B was for getting hired to a specific position (i.e. not for founders)?
by kd0amg 16y ago
The H1-B thing seems like a bit of a non-sequitur to me. I thought H1-B was for getting hired to a specific position (i.e. not for founders)?
- paul_mara 16y agoThe article mentions that the H1-B is a path towards citizenship; citizen or green-card holders can then become founders.
- hippich 16y agoyou can be founder on h1b/tourist visa, but you can't work for this company and be paid unless company you (co)founded will hire you.
- kd0amg 16y agoSo you could make arrangements to be a cofounder and then have your founding company sponsor your visa?
- hippich 16y agoTechnically, yes. But since it's a way to do fraud, DHS makes this way hard. But still, if you are not getting paid, you can volunteer for this company. Also, you are free to be paid as long as you are not resident of united states. This is where tourist visa is better. Disclaimer: I am not a immigration lawyer and all of this is just my own opinion =))
- keeptrying 16y agoThis is really really difficult. I know of only 2 people who have ever managed to do this.
- trustfundbaby 16y agoWhere there is a will there is a way. You need a good lawyer, an investor willing to commit $200,000 (you might be able to get away with less) to the business so your cofounder can file for the visa for you, and the willingness to put your future in the hands of the cofounder, since they'll have ownership of the company on paper until you get your green card (You need a separate business agreement governing the business setup after you become a citizen) Also do yourself a favor and get a Master's degree so you can file in the EB2 category (speeds up your green card process).
- hippich 16y agoH1b is just a start. Once you get there, you can get new opportunities. It's way harder to be hired by someone if you are on tourist visa.