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		jamiequint on April 9, 2008 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Getting visas to attend programs like YC Our guys were just on Tourist Visas the whole time and are now going for O1 and J1 respectively. Not sure how it works differently if you have an H1-B first though.

gustaf on April 9, 2008 [–]

If you've not been on VISA previously you might be able to apply for a J1, the application time is fairly short but for a non-established company the authorities will have to do a "site-visit" to check that you are an established company.

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