O1/EB1 US Visas AMA for AI researchers, founders, and builders
With shifting US policies, many AI professionals fear for their job security and immigration status. But the O-1 and EB-1 visas remain among the most reliable, non-quota options for working and living in the U.S.—and they’re more accessible than you think.
Join us for an exclusive discussion with expert panelists who have helped AI researchers, developers, and founders navigate this process successfully. Learn what it really takes, how to make your case, and why you may be closer to qualifying than you realize.
Agenda
6-6.30pm - arrivals + pizza (DOOR CLOSE 6.30pm, no more entry)
6.30-7.30pm - panel
7.30-8.30pm - networking
Panelists
Minn Kim - Founder and CEO of Lighthouse, the fastest immigration solution for the world’s most ambitious companies, including Cursor, Thinking Machine Labs, Ramp, Together AI, Magic, and 400+ more. We make navigating US visas fast and secure, so you can get back to building.
Sahar Mor - AI operator and founder. Moved to the US with Stripe (I wrote about my experience here and started an active Discord community with 3k+ members here)
Justus Mattern - Founding Research Engineer @ Prime Intellect, building infrastructure for decentralized AI. An O-1 holder, he specializes in AI security, federated learning, and verifiable privacy. He previously co-founded YC startup Revideo and was a researcher at the Max Planck Institute.
Manuel Galliker — Research Engineer most recently at Physical Intelligence and 1x. An O-1 holder, he specializes in reinforcement learning, control systems, and robotics.
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