From F-1 to Green Card: U.S. Immigration Strategies for Global Founders & Talent - #SFTechWeek
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Immigrants are the backbone of innovation in Silicon Valley—but navigating the U.S. immigration system as an international student or early-stage founder is often overwhelming and unclear. This panel brings together leading immigration experts, attorneys, and startup founders to demystify the path from F-1 student visa to permanent residency.
We’ll explore the full spectrum of visa options and green card strategies—including the H-1B, O-1, L-1, EB-1, and National Interest Waiver (NIW). Whether you’re a recent graduate of OPT, an employee at a U.S. company, or an entrepreneur building the next big thing, this conversation will help you navigate your options—and avoid common pitfalls.
Panelists:
- Leandro Vittorio (Student Immigration Advisor @ Stanford University)
- Nicole Gunara (Principal Immigration Attorney @ Manifest Law)
- Shengyuan Lu (Developer of OPTimize and GenAI Infra @ Meta)
- Michael Serotte (Founder @ Serotte Law, Immigration Counsel for Stanford's StartX and Graduate School of Business)
Host:
- Christina Chen (Head of Business Development, GoElite)
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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