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I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

300 points proberts | 2 comments | 14 Mar 25 14:39 UTC | HN request time: 0.471s | source

I'll be here for the next 6 hours. As usual, there are countless possible topics and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with but as much as possible I'd like to focus on the recent changes and potential changes in U.S. immigration law, policy, and practice. Please remember that I am limited in providing legal advice on specific cases for obvious liability reasons because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and comments and I'll try to do the same in my responses. Thank you!
1. mizzao ◴[15 Mar 25 15:04 UTC] No.43372976[source]▶
A friend has hired an engineering leader from Ukraine, entering via the United for Ukraine program which authorizes work in the US. Their family, who moved with them, is now very stressed because of the threat of losing work authorization and deportation. What are their options?
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2. proberts ◴[15 Mar 25 23:01 UTC] No.43375717[source]▶
The threat is real, unfortunately. Your friend should look at switching him to a work visa, such as an O-1, which as an experienced engineer, the Ukrainian employee might qualify for.