How Technical Founders Can Navigate the O-1 Visa: A Practical Session
Are you an international founder building a company in the U.S.? Are you curious about what it takes to qualify for an O-1?
Understanding how to navigate immigration, especially the O-1 visa, can be complex. We’re here to help.
Join Unshackled Ventures for an interactive session that breaks down what it takes to qualify for the O-1 “Extraordinary Ability” visa, with insights from immigration experts.
Location: Shack15, San Francisco
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 23 | 3:30–5:00 PM PT
RSVP Required: https://lu.ma/096ozzec
You’ll learn:
The 8 eligibility categories for the O-1A visa
Common founder pathways and real case studies
How to build a compelling application (press, research, judging, etc.)
Immigration insights from people who’ve been on both sides of the process
Speakers:
Manan Mehta, Founding Partner @ Unshackled Ventures
Anna Marie Garcia, Senior Immigration Attorney @ Goeschl Law
Minn Kim, Founder & CEO @ Lighthouse, Former Partner @ On Deck
This session is ideal for engineers, researchers, and early-stage founders on F-1, OPT, STEM, or H-1B visas.
We hope to see you there!
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