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Hi Peter. There have been several times where YC companies wanted to hire me (designer) but couldn't because they can't sponsor work visas at the moment.

How hard is it for a YC company to be able to sponsor visas? Have you had experience with this? And, as an applicant, is there something I could do to ease the process? Thank you.

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Unfortunately, it's hard to respond because the facts really matter - the facts about the company and you - but yes, we have handled work visas for YC companies and other startups. As a general rule - from a company requirements standpoint - it's easier to get an O-1 than an H-1B for employment with a startup.

How high, exactly, is the bar for an O-1?

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