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

194 points proberts | 2 comments | 16 May 25 15:05 UTC | HN request time: 0.401s | source

I'll be here for the next 5-6 hours. As usual, there are countless topics given the rapidly changing immigration landscape and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and I'll try to do the same in my answers.

Edit: I am taking a break now and will return later this afternoon/evening to respond to any comments and answer any questions. Thank you everyone for a great and engaged AMA so far.

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niyazpk ◴[16 May 25 17:51 UTC] No.44008112[source]▶
Hi Peter!

Given YC asks founders to apply for a batch just a few weeks (or months) before each batch starts, I am wondering if you run into issues with timing. Do you see issues with visa delays etc, that can cause founders to miss their batch?

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1. proberts ◴[16 May 25 18:01 UTC] No.44008218[source]▶
Most consulates are willing to schedule expedited appointments for YC founders but still if you are an applicant for an accelerator and don't have a B-1 visa and are not from a visa waiver/ESTA country, then at a minimum, you should book a visa application appointment now.
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2. ◴[16 May 25 18:22 UTC] No.44008401[source]▶