Hi! I am on OPT after graduation and have found an LLC to pursue my entrepreneurial dream. I realize that once you apply for H1B and get it, you can no longer operate your own business. So I am deliberately not applying for H1B and plan to get a green card by raising funds and applying for entrepreneur visa. Am I dumb for doing this
Which “entrepreneur visa” are you dreaming about ? (There is none!). Plan is good but research more and add specifics
You are absolutely dumb, you have limited time on OPT and the investment green card requires 1M and 10 jobs created. But good luck..
I think you missed the point. OP is planning to raise money in US. For investment green card you have to bring money from outside. I don't think he is asking about investment green card. I agree with you that he is dumb. But I also feel that he is a troll. OP, 1. who will invest in your start up if your stay in USA is uncertain? 2. Why don't you get the green card first and then work on your start up?
I see, then yes I have the same two questions you proposed.
You're a classic example of counting the chickens before the eggs hatch.
Lol. I agree.
You are dumb.
Which country? If not from backlogged countries, go for green card first. Otherwise worry about H1B lottery.
Draw a timeline with a series of positive events with corresponding probabilities which should happen to make your plan successful. The resulting probability will be quite low
So raising 1M will not be enough condition? Because that is what I am shooting for. The beta version is released and I have ~30users so far
You need to invest 1M not “get others to invest 1M”
It better be b2b app with 30users, not a free mobile app
OP I guess you are trolling. But if you are not , and will be able to get 1 M raise, then you can easily go get an O1 visa . Within a month or two you might get it at a cost of few thousand dollars. You are free to run your company then. You need a lawyer not Blind
I am really not trolling. Thanks for your comment though!
Maybe not, but I’d consult with an immigration lawyer.