Is there any reason not to file concurrently? I'm surprised my employer is giving me the choice because I can't think of a good reason to file separately given that I have no upcoming travel plans.
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#162Hey Peter! I’m considering a move to the US with my current employer in the near/far future. What’s the best way to do so if I want to keep the option of getting permanent residency open? I’m Australian so I’m qualified for an E-3 visa, but as I understand it, it’s only for non immigration intent so applying for any sort of permanent residency would be grounds for it to be revoked. (for context, company is a 1000+ he…
My experience on the credentials: You need a trusted 3rd party to certify that your degree is equivalent. Your lawyer should be able to find the right certifier. e.g. https://www.naces.org
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#163Not wanting a greencard whatsoever, just a temporary working visa, something that lets me travel tbh. I've travelled (pre covid) previously with a J1 visa, and have a couple of friends who usually do H2B but for ski retail industry, and I don't know if any of those would fit my situation right now.
Also, Embassy down here is closed so I can't do my tourism visa (B1/B2) for travelling, and I'd love to get down there this summer.
Is there any way I could get a visa for travelling ? I'd really appreciate a reply.
Thanks!
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#164Hi Peter, I'm the CEO of my startup. It's based out of Canada. We're doing about $8K per month from our clients in the US (for the last 1.5 years). I would like to move to the USA. Is the best option an E-1 visa (Treaty Traders Visa). E-2 Visa wouldn't work because I over $100K at risk in the US. Would you recommend I search out for legal council and have them take care of the paperwork or is it straight forward enou…
Re: I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA
#165Earlier quoted context omitted.
Thanks for modifying your question. Still, because this is very fact-specific, I would recommend that you discuss with me or another attorney.
Oh apologies! Can I ask for a small request in that case, can I send you an email with more details about the question and if you happend to be so kind, could you take a look and let me know if you could possibly help me? I'd appreciate it terribly! Thanks so much for doing this important public service.
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#166Hi Peter! How can one start a business while on H1B and later is there any option to convert to a new visa?
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#167Hi Peter. How can one start a business on H1B? Is there any option to convert to a different visa later?
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#168Hi Peter, How is your or your client's experience with E3 visas?
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#169To all the founders (and others who might become founders) hoping to move to the US — please don’t let the Trump administration’s rhetoric on immigration dissuade you from relocating. We need your talent. Your companies help spur economic growth.
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#170Quick question: what if my start-up focus on psychedelic research [1]? Will I run into problem with immigration? (Considering that substances like psilocybin is still schedule one)
Or what if my start-up is not about psychedelics but I have written & published books/papers on psychedelic? What about just blog posts?
[1] say similar to ATAI (founded in 2018) that went ipo yesterday