U.S. Visas & Immigration 101 for Startup Founders

Building a company in the U.S. is hard enough. Doing it as a non-citizen founder means navigating an immigration system that was never designed with startups in mind. This 101 session breaks down the essentials in plain English. You'll get a clear map of the visa paths open to founders, how they differ, and what each one actually asks of you when you're the one building the company. We'll also look at how milestones like fundraising and revenue shape your options, and the mistakes that quietly put a founder's status at risk. Bring your questions for a live Q&A at the end.

❯❯ RSVP now at https://fi.co/e/405316/meetup to get your link and join us live! . This event is hosted in partnership with Manifest Law , a modern immigration law firm helps founders and companies get the visas they need to build in the U.S. — O-1A, E-2, L-1, H-1B, and green cards. Learn more at: https://gomanifestlaw.com/founderx

❯ What You'll Learn:

• Which U.S. visas are actually open to founders, and how the main options differ
• What "self-sponsorship" really means, and when it's possible
• How fundraising, revenue, and traction can strengthen or complicate your case
• The status risks hiding in a pivot, a down round, or a slow start, and how to plan ahead
• Where to start if you're building in the U.S. without a visa strategy yet

❯ Who Should Attend:

• Non-citizen founders building, or planning to build, a company in the U.S.
• Founders already on a visa who are fundraising, pivoting, or scaling
• International entrepreneurs deciding which visa path fits their plans
• Anyone who wants the immigration basics before sitting down with a lawyer

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❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at https://fi.co/e/405316/meetup to get your link and join us live!