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Re:I’m Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for... by eportet on Friday December 07, 2018 @04:03PM (#18631638)
Hi Peter,

My co-founder and I are on an F-1 visa currently using OPT and about to request the OPT STEM extension. We've talked with a lawyer and she insists that we should add a US Citizen to the Board of Director to establish employer-employee relationships. She says that otherwise, this could get us in trouble if we ever get audited or petition another type visa.

Our questions are: 1. What are your thoughts on this? Is there an alternative? 2. What document would be necessary to add/revise (other than the agreement for the individual to join the board)?

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Re:I’m Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for... by proberts on Friday December 07, 2018 @04:17PM (#18631776)
I would speak with your school - because the school is really the decision-maker on this - and ask your school what needs to be in place for you as cofounders to get a STEM extension.
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