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072: Special Visas for Talent from Specific Countries

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In this week’s Immigration Law for Tech Startups podcast, I’ll discuss five work visas specifically for international talent from certain countries: 

 

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All five of these visas require an employer sponsor and are the result of special trade treaties between the United States and specific countries. To qualify for any of these visas, the candidate must be a citizen of the country specified. Unlike green cards, in which your country of birth matters in determining your place in line for a green card, these visas only require you to be a citizen of the country.

Depending on your citizenship or who you want to hire, these specialized—and rarely used compared to the H-1B, L-1, and O-1—visas offer a relatively quick way to come to or bring international talent to work in the U.S.

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In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • The basic requirements for the H-1B1, E-3, TN, E-1, and E-2 work visas
  • The pros and cons of each of the work visas, including whether a spouse can get a work visa or whether you can be self-employed
  • Specific examples and additional detail based on our work with clients in getting these visas
  • Why most employers eventually try to shift employees from H-1B1, E-3, or TN visas to H-1B visas
  • How to qualify for an E-2 visa if you’re a citizen of China, India, or another country that does not have a trade treaty with the United States
  • The International Entrepreneur Rule

Don’t miss my upcoming conversations with top Silicon Valley venture capitalists, startup founders, professors, futurists, and thought leaders on Immigration Law for Tech Startups. Subscribe to this podcast here or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or whatever your favorite platform is. As always, we welcome your rating and review of this podcast. We appreciate your feedback!

Resources:

U.S. Department of State’s list of Treaty Countries whose citizens qualify for E-1 and E-2 visas

List of professions and educational requirements that qualify for a TN visa

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