Readiness & Constraints

Assess if you can start now—visa rules, employer contracts, and financial runway.

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Understand visa constraints

The most important rule: Passive Ownership vs. Active Work. You can legally own 100% of a U.S. company on almost any visa (F-1, H-1B), but you cannot work for it without specific authorization. F-1/OPT lets you be self-employed if the business relates to your degree. H-1B self-sponsorship requires proving the company is real with an office and prevailing wage.

Readiness & Constraints

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