Jeff Margolis at the BAJ Accelerator: U.S. Immigration Options for Founders & Investors in 2026

We're excited to share that Jeff Margolis, our founding principal, recently was invited to speak at the BAJ Accelerator — an organization dedicated to fostering commerce and entrepreneurship between the Baltic states and the United States.

Jeff delivered an in-depth presentation on U.S. business immigration options for foreign-born investors, entrepreneurs, and employees — with a particular focus on what founders and growing companies from Europe and the Baltic region need to know right now.

What the presentation covered:

The talk walked attendees through the full landscape of immigration pathways relevant to international founders and their teams, including:

• Visa options for entrepreneurs & investors — O-1A, E-2 Treaty Investor, L-1A Intracompany Transfer, and the International Entrepreneur Parole

• Green card pathways — EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability), EB-2 National Interest Waiver, and EB-5 Investor Program

• Employee visa options — H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/STEM OPT, and more

• The 2025–2026 policy landscape — including the new $100,000 H-1B fee, the wage-weighted lottery overhaul, enhanced enforcement under Project Firewall, and H-1B self-sponsorship for founders

• Strategic planning tips for startup founders building their teams and protecting their immigration status from Day 1

You can find the whole recording and the powerpoint for free by clicking here — it's a comprehensive resource whether you're a founder navigating your own status, an employer planning your team's immigration strategy, or simply looking to stay informed.

📞 Questions? Let's talk!

If anything in the presentation raised questions about your own situation — or your company's immigration planning — please don't hesitate to reach out. Every case is different, and we're here to help you find the right path forward.