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Ask HN: Can you get a J1 visa for your startup if admitted to an accelerator?
6 points by technotony on Jan 26, 2012 | hide | past | favorite | 4 comments
Hello, immigration is a perennial question here on HN. Does anyone have any experience of sponsoring themselves as a J1 visa? Is this possible? We have been admitted to a relatively prestigious accelerator in the bay area which I think should qualify for the training requirement for the visa. My co-founder is American and with advisors and others my share is below 50%.



Are you doing technical work? Why not work remotely? btw, J-1 is a non-immigrant visa. How long is the accelerator program?


Program is six months (hence can't use ESTA), requirement for the grant they offer to be in the US for the duration


Your country?


UK




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