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Could you shed some light about what kind of profile could apply for (and get) an O1 visa? Specifically, if I have a tech company set up in the US that's pulling some decent revenue, is it worth applying for an O1? What other circumstances come into play against/in favor of this? I've seen a lot of advisors and "influencers" all over the web saying that it's "easy". I don't think that's the case because nothing in US immigration is easy, unless your net worth is like 9 figures, maybe; but if it's not that far-fetched I may consider applying for one. Alternatively, could one sponsor its own H1B visa? I guess the actual underlying question is: if I'm an entrepreneur with a real, solid company based in the US (but I'm not in the US and not a US citizen), what is the best way for me to move there and keep working at my company? reply reply reply reply But yes an O1 takes a shitload of work. reply I'm a solo founder of software development company in USA. I've been doing everything on B1/B2

I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA | Hacker News Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA 224 points by proberts on Nov 9, 2023 | hide | past | favorite | 298 comments I'll be here for the next 4-5 hours and then again for anther 2 hours. I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases for obvious liability reasons since I won't have access to all the facts and documents. Plea

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