Founders' Hub Masterclass Series: Immigration Issues

Description

Immigration Issues:  Visa Pathways, Corporate Structure & Navigating Current U.S. Policy

U.S. immigration is one of the most misunderstood parts of the founder journey - and one of the most consequential.

The wrong visa choice can limit where you can work, who you can hire, and how quickly you can operate. How you structure your company has a direct impact on your immigration options. And right now, U.S. immigration policy is actively changing - with implications that European founders need to understand before they arrive, not after.

This Founders' Hub Masterclass session is a clear, practical guide to navigating U.S. immigration as a founder - covering the pathways that actually work, the mistakes that cost people months, and the strategic decisions that give you the most flexibility.

Topics Covered

• Visa Categories for Founders An honest overview of the visa pathways most relevant to European founders and their key hires, including what each category actually requires in practice.

• How Your Corporate Structure Affects Immigration The relationship between entity type, ownership stakes, and visa eligibility and why the structure you choose for tax or fundraising reasons may have immigration consequences you didn't anticipate.

• What's Changing in U.S. Immigration Policy The current policy environment and what it means for European founders planning their move or their team's relocation.

• Common Pitfalls to Avoid The immigration mistakes that startups make most often and how to avoid them before they become expensive problems.

• Strategic Recommendations for Startup Founders How to sequence your immigration decisions alongside your business and fundraising milestones for maximum flexibility.

Speaker

Petra Tang
Partner, BAL (Berry Appleman & Leiden) | Immigration Law for Startups & Global Talent

Registration & Pricing

This Masterclass is part of the GABA Founders’ Hub Masterclass Series — practical, focused sessions delivered by experienced practitioners, not theorists.

Participants may register per session or for the full course. 

If you are interested in becoming a Founders' Hub Member, please reach out to foundershub@gaba-network.org.

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