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They did make it easier to get an H1B visa as an entrepreneur: http://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/entrepreneur-visa-guide

I'm not sure if anyone's ever successfully received one, however.

More here: http://www.murthy.com/2012/12/17/entrepreneur-h1b-petitions-...

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That USCIS guide is strange... it lists H1B only under "Nonimmigrant Visas" even though the H1B is dual-intent.

The H1B is a nonimmigrant visa. All dual intent means is that it doesn't violate the terms of entry if you also intend to pursue permanent residence at the same time -- but the H1B itself does not lead to permanent residence.

Thanks for the clarification.

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