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It is technically possible for H-1Bs to start their own companies, but the barriers to this are very high, and it's still a very rare option. There was a memo r
by htaway2577235 11y ago
It is technically possible for H-1Bs to start their own companies, but the barriers to this are very high, and it's still a very rare option. There was a memo released a couple years back that changed the rules: http://www.murthy.com/2012/12/17/entrepreneur-h1b-petitions-a-new-option-for-start-up-companies/ http://www.murthy.com/2012/12/17/entrepreneur-h1b-petitions-...
- sologoub 11y agoInteresting, but still rather convoluted and will definitely require costly legal representation. US could definitely use some sort of medium-length work visa for startups (as opposed to small businesses/traditional companies). The distinction between startup (or a company in a desirable industry/sector the country wishes to have more of) versus just any business is important to both stimulate growth and also be a selling point to nay-sayers.
- isalmon 11y agoYeah, I saw that. I wish it would have been several years earlier :) Definitely worth looking into, although I would recommend hiring a lawyer.