011: Your Startup’s First H-1B

If you’re a startup founder or a recruiter looking to hire someone from overseas to be physically working within the United States, things can get a little overwhelming if you’re not familiar with the H-1B process. 

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This is especially helpful to small companies and early-stage companies as well as companies that have never done this before. 

We’re diving deeper into the nuances of the H-1B process because there are some special steps required the first time around. 

Whether you’re the one doing this process, you’re the CEO, or whoever is doing recruiting, everybody needs to be on the same page about the immigration process.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • Forming your company before starting the H-1B process
  • Who qualifies as your signatory for the immigration paperwork
  • Things to prepare before and during the H-1B process
  • An overview of H-1B transfers and extensions

Resources mentioned:

Founder Law Firm

Grab a copy of the Immigration Law for Tech Startups eBook.

ILT Episode 003: The Different Types of Nonimmigrant Visas

https://founder.law/allaboutH-1Bs

Your next move deserves more attention.

The wrong immigration strategy can cost you years of progress and mounting legal fees. Founder Law has spent over two decades guiding the tech industry’s top talent and the companies building around them.

We review where you are, map the realistic pathways, and tell you which ones actually fit your timeline, your goals, and your risk tolerance. You leave with a plan, whether you hire us or not. If your career or your company depends on getting this right, let’s talk.