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

#131

Hey Robert I’m a Canadian new grad who received an offer in the US. Last summer I interned at the same company but under their Canadian corporation. If I work for a specific amount of time under their Canadian corp, can I qualify for a L1 when I want to move to the US?

Possibly. That will depend on whether the position is clearly professional or managerial in nature. But L-1s for Canadians usually work.

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

#132

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not so much collusion as concerns about whether they are really independent of the foreign national cofounder.

Independent in what way? Capital, expertise or not sharing any family ties at all?

Independent in the sense that their ownership/control isn't really just your ownership/control.

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

#133

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The lowest hanging fruit so to speak are creating a good company and/or doing great work as an employee of a good company, serving as a judge at competitions/events (or as a reviewer for conferences or journals), obtaining membership in professional associations that require outstanding achievement of its members, and being the subject of media attention.

How would one go about demonstrating "great work as an employee"? Also would that be enough for an eb1?

Definitely not enough for an EB1 in and of itself. You would need a letter from the confirming and describing your responsibilities and achievements.

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

#134
Hi Peter,

My father who is a naturalized US citizen since Oct 2018 (He got his GC in Oct 2013) filed for my GC. I am in F2B. I am born and raised in India, 32 yrs, unmarried, 5 years of exp in IT.

Priority date → Nov 2017 Petition approved → Nov 2020

My file should be with NVC now, probably in cold storage.

How severely has the pandemic slowed down application processing? I have been hearing there will be no change in Visa Bulletin till May 2022.

Meanwhile I have also applied for Canada PR under Express Entry and got nominated by Ontario province. I am expecting my Canadian PR application to be finalized in next 12 months.

Considering this -

1. When do you reckon I will get my GC?

2. I intend to be US + Canada citizen, both. Is there anything I need to know?

3. Will I be taxed by both countries? Is there a double taxation avoidance treaty?

Many thanks for taking questions, Peter :)

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

#138
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Not exactly startup related but perhaps you have some insight. My wife is from the Philippines and we are currently in the process of applying for her AOS (I-130 and I-485). We left the Philippines late last year and went to Mexico for around 6 months waiting for things there to normalize after all the covid lockdowns. The Philippines hadn't fully opened to tourists so in July of this year we entered the USA with the…

Actually I think you'll be fine because it wasn't your wife's intent to apply for a green card when she entered most recently as a visitor. But I absolutely would speak with an attorney before you and your wife have your green card interview.

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

#140

Hello, I want to know about E2 visa, Is there a website to go look for businesses for sale that are also E2 compatible. Thank you for doing these!

There isn't a website but the E-2 visa is really a great option for those seeking to establish a business in and move to the US.
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