Any past Y Combinator foreign applicants got into the program but can't get a US visa?
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This is something that worries me too, from my research only Y Combinator can help if the need arises.
Just marry an American. It's really that simple. :)
In all seriousness, if you _do_ marry an American, it is very likely that the US government/immigration service (now dba Dept. of Homeland Security) will forgive any extended but unauthorized stay in the US, AND give you a EAC (employment authorization card), followed immediately by a (SSN and) Green Card.
If you don't want to marry an American, you need to typically have some serious a) connections, b) money, c) credentials, and/or d) accomplishments under your belt.
In lieu of those, you need an attractive American employer who has one or more of the above-noted qualities. ;)
Please correct me if I am mistaken in any of these assertions...
In all seriousness, if you _do_ marry an American, it is very likely that the US government/immigration service (now dba Dept. of Homeland Security) will forgive any extended but unauthorized stay in the US, AND give you a EAC (employment authorization card), followed immediately by a (SSN and) Green Card.
If you don't want to marry an American, you need to typically have some serious a) connections, b) money, c) credentials, and/or d) accomplishments under your belt.
In lieu of those, you need an attractive American employer who has one or more of the above-noted qualities. ;)
Please correct me if I am mistaken in any of these assertions...
You are mistaken on "immediate". These days everything takes years. I wouldn't expect "forgiveness" either.
Marry an American and give up 50% of your equity in the company?
LOL. Is it that difficult to marry an American nowadays, that you need to give up 1/2 your equity?
This is just one of any millions of potential solutions...
This is just one of any millions of potential solutions...
I was joking, but it's true that you are essentially giving up half your assets by getting married.