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My friend is on h1b. Can he join me as a co founder? He has done zero work/contribution so far because he is tied to his sponsor. I would like to have him as
by babyent 2y ago
My friend is on h1b. Can he join me as a co founder?
He has done zero work/contribution so far because he is tied to his sponsor.
I would like to have him as a co founder and would like any advice you can offer. Thanks!
- proberts 2y agoIt's possible but there are a lot of factors to consider/issues at play which are impossible to go through in this forum so you and he should consult an immigration attorney.
- pcl 2y agoIn 2011, we hired someone on an H1B at the startup where I worked. It was a straightforward process. The paperwork added a couple weeks to the process, and IIRC it cost $10k or so in legal fees, but for a great hire, it was definitely not a meaningful barrier. We were already incorporated as a C corp. I would imagine that some sort of incorporation will be pretty much a requirement. (IANAL)
- proberts 2y agoThanks. It's more complicated when the H-1B beneficiary is a founder/owner.