What happens if we get accepted into YC?

[q490264]

Me and my co-founder are on F-1 and H-1B visas here in the US. We’re currently working full-time. Upon getting an acceptance, I’m unclear about how it would allow us to create our own entity and start working as a part of it. Also, unclear if a change to a flexible visa is an available option which people (with similar situations) typically opt for?

TL;DR: what do ppl do when accepted into YC, but also on a visa (H1B/F1)

 

[acsula]

@q490264 In most cases, yes. YC works with excellent immigration attorneys that have helped hundreds of our founders get visas to move to or stay in the US. There are a number of possible visa options depending on the details of your situation.

If you apply and are invited to join Y Combinator, we will connect you with an immigration attorney who will work with you to develop an individualized immigration plan for you.

 

[acsula]

Taken from ay Combinator FAQ's

 

[royalpriestess]

@q490264 YC likely uses O1 visa to get founders started; so you will do an H1B to O1 visa transfer

 

[goldhorde]

@royalpriestess Not everyone qualify for O1 visa so unlikely this can be an option right after getting accepted

 

[royalpriestess]

@goldhorde Anybody who gets 500K funding and is a founder of a company will usually qualify. YC does this on an annual basis