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Re:I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for... by lafalce on Friday December 05, 2025 @02:21PM (#46166012)
Hi Peter, thanks for your time :)

I am planning to move to San Francisco to join the startup ecosystem. Regarding the H-1B visa, what does the current process and timeline look like for a new applicant? Given the lottery constraints, are there specific 'red flags' or common mistakes I should avoid when looking for a sponsor?

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Re:I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for... by proberts on Friday December 05, 2025 @02:32PM (#46166164)
The issue right now is that if you are sponsored for an H-1B while outside the U.S., the sponsoring employer will be subject to the additional $100K payment and this of course will dissuade most potential employers.
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