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Hi Peter, I'm from Europe and currently in the US on a B2 visa (I’ve traveled frequently between the US and Europe over the past year, so we chose B2 over ESTA

by usr402 1y ago

Hi Peter, I'm from Europe and currently in the US on a B2 visa (I’ve traveled frequently between the US and Europe over the past year, so we chose B2 over ESTA to be safe). I’m preparing my O-1 case to legally work on my startup here. I would love to participate in an accelerator here. This would also strengthen my application for the membership/awards criteria but I am not sure if I am even legally allowed to participate in these programs (e.g. YC) on a B2 before officially having the O-1? Thank you!

proberts 1y ago
First, while acceptance into and participation in an accelerator, particularly a well-known one, definitely moves the needle with O-1 petitions, this can't be counted on as evidence of membership or award. While B-1 status is appropriate for participation in an accelerator, B-2 is not.