I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

kept by eddie may 09

Immigration attorney Peter Roberts fields Hacker News questions on H-1B, O-1, green cards, and startup hiring amid changing US policy.

2025 Letter | Hacker News
Dan Wang's 2025 annual letter contrasts Silicon Valley's meritocratic growth mindset with deeper cultural narrowness, while comparing US and Chinese capabilities in infrastructure, manufacturing, and long-term planning.
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Young Tech Founders Are Dumping Their Girlfriends and Going Monk Mode - Business Insider
Young founders are ending relationships to focus on their AI startups, driven by the belief that the AI boom demands total dedication.
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Trump’s Changes Lock Some Employers Out of H-1B Visa Program - The New York Times
New Trump administration rules, including a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa applicants, have barred some employers from the program and disrupted the skilled worker visa system.
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