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Ask HN: Can you get a J1 visa for your startup if admitted to an accelerator?
Hello, immigration is a perennial question here on HN. Does anyone have any experience of sponsoring themselves as a J1 visa? Is this possible? We have been admitted to a relatively prestigious accelerator in the bay area which I think should qualify for the training requirement for the visa. My co-founder is American and with advisors and others my share is below 50%.
- codeonfire 15y agoAre you doing technical work? Why not work remotely? btw, J-1 is a non-immigrant visa. How long is the accelerator program?
- technotony 15y agoProgram is six months (hence can't use ESTA), requirement for the grant they offer to be in the US for the duration
- coryl 15y agoYour country?
- technotony 15y agoUK