Ask HN: By foot to Y Combinator

13 points·alezozov··7 comments

I am from Ukraine and it seems to me I have a chance of interview in YC. So, what type of visa should I get for this (and so possibly be a founder of a company from YC in USA) ?

Thanks for advices.

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B1/B2 visas will get you in for 3-6 months initially but you can't work for your company under this type of visas. Depending on your situation you might be able to apply to a EB visa (but the requirements are strict).

You don't need any type of visa to start a company (you can even do it online).

The USCIS site is really helpful when you're trying to determine what kind of visa you need: http://www.uscis.gov/

@alezozov: many congratulations on the interview opportunity. I would suggest the B1/B2 visa used for leisure-tourism and/or business. Ideally, if you can get a multiple entry visa valid for a few years, it would enable your visit for the interview, as well as a stay for three-odd months during the Winter session as well. That said, USCIS tends to be dodgy and unpredictable about these matters, so fingers crossed on that one. All the best!

You should be able to get a B1/B2 for the interview and YC program but it could get incredibly difficult to stay in the US beyond YC. It's definitely best to talk to an immigration lawyer about your options. It can often depend on a number of factors including your company revenue, capital raised, personal extraordinary accomplishments, etc.

I thought interview invites were to be given out on october the 31st. Am I wrong?

For the interview or for YC itself ?

First for interview and then to YC itself, but better (if posible) one visa for that two purposes.

Well done and good luck!

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