Startups & Non US Citizen Founders
summary
Practical routes for non‑US founders: EB-1A self-sponsor if you meet 3 of 10 high‑level criteria (I‑140 in ~15 days); O‑1 for extraordinary ability with documentary memo; H‑1B for startups by structuring a board to retain employer control or filing higher‑level roles (prevailing wage often ~$150k); EB‑5 $500k/$1M investment and L‑1 intercompany transfers. US tax treats you by residency not visa—green card means worldwide taxation and re‑entry rules. Expect tighter scrutiny on EB‑1, H‑1B extensions and AC21 job portability.
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chapters (13)
- 0:00Introduction to Unshackled Ventures
- 1:06Immigration attorney Jay Turkana
- 2:31Tax advisor Chito from Moss Adams
- 4:01TIE charter member Rugg
- 5:28Visa options for immigrant founders
- 6:51Tax implications for foreign founders
- 10:03Green card tax residency risks
- 12:28Self-sponsorship visa options
- 14:55O1 visa for extraordinary ability
- 17:22Current policies impact on visas
- 21:18Audience Q&A on hiring visas
- 24:28Tax rates for high-earning founders
- 29:08Closing remarks and thanks
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