Notes on building in America.
What we learn building companies, and what founders need to know to build them in America: company building, go-to-market and U.S. visas.
- Immigration update3 min read November 2026 Visa Bulletin: What Changed for EB-1 and EB-2 EB-2 advances to April 1, 2025 for most countries, EB-1 China to August 1, 2023, and USCIS accepts the filing-dates chart. What it means for EB-1A and NIW. Read
- Immigration update6 min read PERM Frozen at Your Company? Why EB-1A and the NIW Don’t Need It DOL froze PERM at Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, TCS and four others. What it means for your green card, and why EB-1A and EB-2 NIW don’t need PERM. Read
- Go-to-market4 min read Selling is the hard part AI has made building products faster and cheaper. Winning customers has not kept pace. Why selling decides which companies last, and how we build for it. Read
- Company building5 min read Holding companies for the AI era AI is changing the economics of building companies. Why a small team can now build and operate several real businesses on one shared foundation. Read
- Immigration update3 min read October 2026 Visa Bulletin: What Changed for EB-1 and EB-2 Fiscal year 2027 opens with a new cutoff for worldwide EB-2, EB-1 still current for most countries, and USCIS accepting the Dates for Filing chart. Read
- Technology7 min read What AI Can — and Can’t — Do in Immigration Evidence mapping and first drafts: yes. Strategy, judgment and the signature on the filing: no. Where we draw the line, and why. Read
- EB-2 NIW9 min read The 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. Read
- E-28 min read The 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. Read
- Strategy8 min read O-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. Read
- O-1A9 min read 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. Read
- Legal AI Performance12 min read AI Makes Lawyers Faster. But Does It Make Them Better? Five RCTs, 622 law students: every study measuring speed found AI faster, no exceptions. Accuracy gains are rare and narrow. What the evidence actually supports. Read
- Access to Justice38 min read Does AI Improve Access to Justice? Pro se filings rose from 11% to 17% after generative AI — win rates stayed under 1%. The controlled evidence on information, lawyers, and outcomes. Read
- Immigration Compliance8 min read AI in Immigration Practice: What Attorneys Are Actually Required to Do What ABA, EOIR, and state bar rules actually require of immigration attorneys using AI — plus verified hallucination rates and a compliance checklist. Read
- Human + AI Performance21 min read Human vs. AI vs. Human + AI: Who Actually Does Better Work? Eight controlled studies compare human, AI, and human+AI work performance across medicine, consulting, writing, support, and engineering. The real numbers. Read
- Fundraising6 min read SAFE Notes for Non-Resident Founders: What Changes When You’re Not a US Person Raising a SAFE round as a non-resident founder? Learn what changes — entity type, banking, investor verification, and SEC filings. Read
- Fundraising8 min read When to Convert Your LLC to a C-Corp for Fundraising Raising VC money? Learn when to convert your LLC to a Delaware C-Corp, how QSBS timing works, and the conversion steps founders miss. Read
- Formation6 min read Does CFIUS Apply to Forming a US LLC or C-Corp as a Foreign Founder? Does CFIUS apply to forming a US LLC or C-Corp as a foreign founder? Learn when CFIUS may apply and what founders should know. Read
- E-commerce7 min read How to Sell on Amazon US as a Non-Resident A practical guide for non-resident Amazon US sellers covering LLC formation, EINs, W-8BEN, sales tax, and Form 5472 compliance. Read
- Formation6 min read Delaware vs Wyoming LLC: Which Is Better for International Founders? Delaware vs. Wyoming LLC for non-resident founders: compare costs, privacy, investor expectations, and ongoing compliance. Read
- Trademark7 min read How to Trademark Your Brand in the US as a Foreign Founder Learn how foreign founders can register a US trademark, including attorney requirements, classes, costs, timelines, and availability. Read
- E-commerce7 min read Do You Need a US Company to Sell on Shopify? A Guide for International Sellers Considering a US LLC for your Shopify business? Learn about taxes, payment processing, sales tax, and forming a US company. Read
- Banking6 min read How to Open a US Business Bank Account as a Non-Resident Learn how non-residents can open a US business bank account, including required documents, remote-friendly banks, and common rejection reasons. Read
- Formation4 min read Do I Need a US Address to Form a US LLC? Do you need a US address to form an LLC? Learn what’s required for registered agents, mailing addresses, and banking as a foreign founder. Read
- Formation5 min read How to Name Your Delaware Company: Rules, Restrictions, and Availability Learn Delaware naming rules for LLCs and corporations, including designators, restricted words, distinguishability, and trademarks. Read
- Compliance & taxes6 min read Form 5472 for Foreign-Owned LLCs: The $25,000 Filing Requirement Most Founders Miss Foreign-owned single-member US LLC? Learn who must file Form 5472, reportable transactions, deadlines, and potential penalties. Read
- Formation6 min read How to Form a US LLC as a Non-US Resident No US address, visa, or SSN needed. Step-by-step guide for international founders: state filing, EIN without an SSN, US banking, and compliance. Read
- Formation5 min read How to Get a US EIN Without an SSN or ITIN (Complete Guide) Learn how non-residents can get a US EIN without an SSN or ITIN, including Form SS-4 instructions, timelines, and common mistakes. Read
- Formation5 min read LLC vs C-Corp: Key Differences for International Founders LLC vs. C-Corp for non-resident founders: compare taxation, investor expectations, compliance, and costs for your US company. Read