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Hey Peter! Thanks for doing this again. I’m a prospective immigrant founder from India. I’m currently working on a H1B. Wondering what your take is on EB5 via
by immifounder 5y ago
Hey Peter! Thanks for doing this again. I’m a prospective immigrant founder from India. I’m currently working on a H1B.
Wondering what your take is on EB5 via loans. My understanding is that you effectively just pay the interest? Are USCIS approved investment schemes that invite folks to invest, a lot of times in property in like random american towns super shady? https://www.eb5daily.com/2018/02/eb-5-loan-work/ https://www.eb5daily.com/2018/02/eb-5-loan-work/
Also, what do you think about pursuing a PhD to be able to work on my startup and eventually getting a O1 visa and green card via the PhD. How does this compare to getting funded and applying for O1? Whats also the numbers for how many YC immigrants get an O1?
- proberts 5y agoI've always steered clear of the EB5 program so I can't really comment. Regarding your other questions, while not automatic, most PhDs qualify for O-1 classification and some type of self-petitioning green card, such as a national interest waiver or extraordinary ability green card, and funding, while helpful doesn't guarantee an O-1.