Build in the US. From anywhere.
Get your visa, start your company, protect your name and stay in good standing, in that order and all in one file. One team, licensed attorneys and flat, published prices.
Every petition is reviewed and signed by a licensed immigration attorney.
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Immigration
Get here with the right visa. O-1A, O-1B, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW or E-2, prepared with AI and signed by a licensed attorney.
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Formation
Start the company from anywhere. A Delaware LLC or C-Corp with your EIN, and no SSN needed.
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Trademark
Protect the name before anyone else. Search the USPTO for free, then file for a flat fee.
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Compliance & taxes
Stay in good standing every year. Every Delaware and IRS deadline, filed on time.
Why founders choose Cooperative.
The same standards on every step, from your first filing to every year after.
Licensed attorneys
Every petition is reviewed, signed and filed by a licensed U.S. immigration attorney.
Published prices
You know what each step costs before you start. No hourly billing.
One team, one file
Your visa, company, trademark and yearly filings, handled in one place.
Protected files
Passports, financials and personal records are protected with encryption and access controls.
Notes for founders.
What “Extraordinary Ability” Actually Means
It isn’t about being famous. It’s about evidence — the eight O-1A criteria, and what each one looks like for founders and engineers.
Oct 1, 2026 · 9 minStrategyO-1A or EB-1A: Which Comes First?
The criteria overlap. The strategy doesn’t. How founders and senior talent should sequence a work visa and a green card.
Oct 1, 2026 · 8 minE-2The E-2 Visa for Founders: A Plain-English Guide
How the treaty investor visa works, what “substantial” really means, and why it’s a strong — but temporary — way to build a company in the U.S.
Oct 2, 2026 · 8 minEB-2 NIWThe National Interest Waiver, for Founders
A green card without an employer sponsor. The three-part Dhanasar test, the 2025 policy update, and what the evidence needs to show.
Oct 2, 2026 · 9 minReady to build in the US?
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