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I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

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Re: I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

#91

Hi Peter. Which countries are the most popular destinations for founders to immigrate to, in your opinion? I've heard Dubai is the best place right now. Thanks!

That's a good question. My focus is the U.S. so I don't really know what the startup immigration is to other countries.

Re: I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

#92

Whats the best path forward for a h1b solopreneur who wants to gain some traction on the side project before quitting their full time job and going all in on an idea? Keep going and get into an accelerator and apply for an o1? Or are there new paths with the entrepreneurial parole program?

There are other paths but this is a complicated/lengthy/nuanced discussion that requires a call with an immigration attorney.

Thanks Peter!

Re: I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

#93
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Hey Peter, thanks for sharing your expertise Is it more advantageous in terms of processing time and outcome certainty to pursue Lawful Permanent Resident status via an Immediate Relative Immigrant Visa based on a spousal relationship, or to seek it through an Employment-Based Immigrant Visa?

As a general rule, definitely family-based since there's really no discretion/subjectivity.

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#94
Let's say there's a disabled person (successfully employed in tech, but also receiving benefits from their own government that don't have an income threshold). Such a person is considering immigration to the US in the future. How much of a concern the "public charge" provisions should be in such a case?

Re: I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

#97
post #27

Hi Peter! You did my E3 visa a while back. When I was standing in line at the US consulate in Sydney, the person in front of me was really nervous, visibly shaking. I saw that their papers had your letterhead, so I was able to calm them down a bit by showing them my papers, which also had your letterhead. Thanks for all your hard work!

Quite a coincidence. Thanks for your help!

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#98

Maybe this is too far outside your area. I'm an American living in Canada, and am leery about the best legal structure for my business. Cross border accounting is a nightmare. Any advice?

Unfortunately, that is outside my area. I just always refer these questions to accountants.

Re: I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

#99
post #3

What are some non-obvious mistakes we can make that might threaten our immigration status, for different classes (for example H1B vs got-a-green-card)?

For green cards, it's really more about what can you do to increase your chances; for nonimmigrant work visas, the main issues are (these probably aren't non-obvious, to answer your question) unauthorized employment, overstay, criminal record, and immigration fraud.

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#100

Could you advise on when it's appropriate/advisable to contract an attorney for assisting immigration?

I'm not sure that I understand the question. Can you elaborate?

Thanks for doing this. My GF is from Mexico and would like to come work in the US. It is quite the process. Paying for an attorney could be very expensive for someone from __not_the_US__. Do you have any advice on what tips the calculus such that it's worth the cost to contract an attorney?
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