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Can You Apply to YC Before You Have a US Visa? - Jared Friedman

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  • Non-U.S. citizens without existing U.S. visas are eligible to apply for and participate in Y Combinator (YC).
  • Founders without U.S. citizenship or visas have historically faced almost no issues gaining admission.
  • The most common visa solution for this demographic is the B-1 visa (temporary business visa).
    • YC has extensive experience assisting founders in securing this specific visa.
    • The visa is generally easy to obtain for the program's duration.
  • A B-1 visa is considered sufficient to cover the three-to-four-month timeline required for the YC program.
  • Visa status is not a barrier to participation; non-American founders are encouraged to proceed without worry.
Can You Apply to YC Before You Have a US Visa? - Jared Friedman — Summary