Startup Founder Immigration Playbook (Zoom)
Building a startup is already hard. Doing it while navigating U.S. immigration affects whether you can fundraise, own equity, hire, or even legally operate your company.
In this session we break down the actual visa paths founders use to stay and build in the United States - O-1, H-1B, EB-1A, and EB-2 - when each makes sense, and the mistakes that commonly lead to delays or denials. The goal is to help you understand what actions to take now based on your stage and traction.
Designed for international founders already in the U.S., founders planning to relocate, and teams working with global co-founders or talent. Immigration decisions shape company structure and fundraising readiness more than most founders expect.
We will keep the presentation focused and leave time for live questions so you can get practical guidance for your situation.
Agenda
11:00 – 11:05 — Intro by Colton Kaplan & Founder Social Club
11:05 – 11:30 — Founder Visa Strategy
• Overview of O-1, H-1B, EB-1A, EB-2
• Choosing the right path for your stage
• Common mistakes and approval risks
• What evidence founders should be building now
11:30 – 12:00 — Live Q&A
Sponsored by Manifest Law
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