NY Landing Lesson 14: Immigration, Hiring Regulations for Startups Expanding to the U.S.

i2i has launched the "IP2 Scale Out Program," connecting Taiwan and the U.S. to foster business opportunities. This year, we took ten startups to New York for an immersive one-month landing training.

On June 17, we invited Tao Lin, an attorney from TLA Law and an industry expert, to present a session about "Immigration and Hiring Guidance for Startups Expanding to the U.S."

As of today, this year's accelerator program has successfully raised over $14 million in funding and orders.

In 2025, i2i will continue our partnership with U.S. startup accelerator EntreCamp to launch the third Accelerator Program.

Applications are now open for interested startups. Click here for more details, and we welcome all Taiwanese startups aspiring to enter the U.S. market to apply!

NY Landing Lesson 14: Immigration, Hiring Regulations for Startups Expanding to the U.S.

Speaker: Tao Lin

Tao Lin is a practicing attorney at TLA Law in the U.S., specializing in corporate, business, and immigration law. He has extensive experience helping startups from Taiwan and around the world successfully enter the U.S. market.

Course Highlights

Overview of U.S. Immigration Policy 

• A comprehensive look at U.S. immigration policies and their impact on startups. The session covered different types of work visas and their applications, helping companies understand how to recruit talent globally.

• Tao also discussed the changing landscape of immigration policies and strategies to navigate these changes effectively.

Legal Challenges in Hiring

• Startups may face numerous legal challenges when hiring in the U.S. Tao provided guidance on complying with U.S. labor laws, including regulations around recruitment processes, salary structures, and employee benefits.

Choosing the Right Visa Type

• For startups looking to establish themselves in the U.S., choosing the right visa type is crucial. Tao explained the importance of visas like H-1B and O-1 for tech and innovative companies, helping business owners ensure their foreign employees can legally work and contribute to business growth.

Compliance and Operational Strategies

• Successful immigration and hiring strategies require not only compliance with legal requirements but also long-term operational sustainability. Tao discussed how to develop effective compliance strategies to ensure legal operation in the U.S. market.