THE FOUNDER VISA SUMMIT - Virtual
Getting a visa as a founder has never been harder.
And no one is doing anything about it.
Skilled immigration is the backbone of the American economy. The largest tech companies in the world are regularly built by immigrants. And yet, they have to fight harder than ever before for a privilege to build a company here.
"This is the craziest situation we have been in. And I've been doing this for 20 years" (a Tier-1 immigration lawyer on O-1 visas)
And yet, we're seeing more international start-up founders than ever before.
I've teamed up with the best immigration experts to organize the first Founder Visa Summit to help you navigate the complexity of the visa process and answer questions such as:
How do I start a business as an immigrant, student, employee, or tourist? What am I allowed to do?
How do I get an O-1 visa, and what other options do I have? What criteria will still help me qualify?
How do I get a greencard? Can I "skip" the O-1?
I'm a student (F-1 / J-1) and want to stay in the US afterwards. What options do I have?
What do I need to look for in a lawyer?
— Perks —
Q&A, panels, and fireside chats with the U.S. immigration experts in the world
Up to $1,000 off participating firms for your visa for active attendees
Live raffle of products and give-away
Access to a community to share learnings and best practices afterwards
— Agenda —
All times are in PT (Pacific Time). For Central European time, add +9.
10 am: Welcome - James Da Costa, a16z; Julius Ritter
& The Extraordinary Club - Sigil Wen, extraordinary.com10:20 am: Visa overview & What has changed for founders during the administration - Aizada Marat, Alma
10:50 am: An Immigrant Story - A Fireside Chat with Andrew Yeung - Andrew Yeung, Julius Ritter
11:10 am: The O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Aliens - Minn Kim, Lighthouse HQ
11:40 am: Entrepreneurship fellowship & residence programs for immigrants (Speakers from Next Chapter, Sigma Squared)
— Short Break —12:00 pm: Not Qualifying for O-1? Creative Alternatives through H-1Bs and EB-5s - Danielle Goldman and Nikin Tharan, EB5loan.com
12:30 pm: E-2 Investment Visas as an Alternative - Steve Maggi, SMA Law Firm
1 pm: How to Get a Greencard and skip the O-1 - Logan Ullyott, Compass Visas
1:30 pm: How to Find & Hire the best International Talent - Mihailo Bozic, Migrate Mate
Afterwards: Virtual Breakout & Networking
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Special Seminar available to guests via video: How to Start a Company as an Immigrant - Noémie Federico, ODF