3 ms·
Peter, Thank you for taking time to do this. For founders with spouses (either through marriage or common-law), where both spouses are from Mexico or Canada,
by 99b12e2d358bb03 4y ago
Peter,
Thank you for taking time to do this.
For founders with spouses (either through marriage or common-law), where both spouses are from Mexico or Canada, what is the best visa for the founder and what visa should the spouse apply for (if he/she desires to work)? For the spouse, how do visa considerations change if the spouse has:
1. A liberal arts-oriented university degree
2. A STEM-oriented university degree
3. A law degree
4. A medical degree
5. An accounting degree
6. College diploma
7. No tertiary accreditation
Additionally are there any considerations if the spouse has a bachelors, masters or PhD/professional degree?
For children in such a scenario, what visa considerations would they have?
- proberts 4y agoA spouse's ability to work is often the most important factor when looking at work visa options for a founder. The visa classifications that give spouses (and only married spouses can get dependent visas under U.S. immigration law; common-law spouses can't) unrestricted work authorization are the E-1 and E-2 visas, the E-3 visa, and the L-1 visa. Fortunately, Mexican and Canadian citizens have their own visa classification, the TN, so this is another option for spouses although this would require direct sponsorship by a U.S. employer.