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I think it would be best to come on a Visa Waiver or maybe even a B visa. You could go for the E2 with about $100,000 in investment. So Waiver the YC and then
by mrkmcknz 15y ago
I think it would be best to come on a Visa Waiver or maybe even a B visa.
You could go for the E2 with about $100,000 in investment.
So Waiver the YC and then E2 when you get investment. Or B visa and change status once you have funding.
Best talking to a lawyer though I think.
Best of luck!!!
- sathishmanohar 15y agoI'm frm India, so Visa Waiver Program is not an option for me. I read here: http://www.workpermit.com/us/employer_b1_b2.htm http://www.workpermit.com/us/employer_b1_b2.htm /start quote The following activities require a working visa, and may not be carried out by business visitors: Running a business. "Gainful employment", Payment by an organization within the US, Participating as a professional in entertainment or sporting events, /end quote Wouldn't a startup count as Running a business? I've read, A foreign national can easily start a business in US. But, B1 Visas doesn't seem to allow running a business. :Confused:
- mrkmcknz 15y agoThe only option I can see is the E2 visa but this would require a series A funding round or a large angel round not the YC investment. Best to ask a lawyer :)
- bschiett 15y agoI think for YC you can just come on the visa waiver program. You're not going to do any productive work on your startup really, right? all you will do is have meetings and listen to talks? you can incorporate in the US, and from what I understand, once you have the corp you have more options to apply for visas, such as the H1B, O, E, ... visas .. you will still need a US person to be involved with the corp such that they can sign for you (that is what I've been told). but the best thing to do here is talk to a lawyer - I'm not a lawyer, and I can't give any legal advice ...