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Systematic High-Skill Immigration Pipeline
For: High-skill workers in developing countries seeking US opportunities
The Problem
Talented engineers and lawyers in countries like Turkey lack systematic path to US immigration, while US companies need high-skill talent.
The Solution
Create systematic, programmatic visa process to bring 10,000+ engineers and lawyers to America with income share agreements funding the next wave.
Why Now?
US companies desperate for technical talent, immigration system has known pathways that can be systematized, remote work has proven viability of international talent.
Build MVP in 7 Days
Research specific visa pathways and requirements
Create simple landing page explaining the program
Identify 10 Turkish engineers interested in US opportunities
Connect with 3 US companies needing technical talent
Draft basic income share agreement template
Validate interest on both sides
Map out basic operational process
How to Validate
Revenue Model
Income share agreements where immigrants pay percentage of US salary to fund bringing next cohort
Competitive Moat
Systematic understanding of visa processes, network effects as successful immigrants refer others, operational expertise in international hiring
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