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Systematic High-Skill Immigration Pipeline

For: High-skill workers in developing countries seeking US opportunities

Buildability

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

Day 1

Research specific visa pathways and requirements

Day 2

Create simple landing page explaining the program

Day 3

Identify 10 Turkish engineers interested in US opportunities

Day 4

Connect with 3 US companies needing technical talent

Day 5

Draft basic income share agreement template

Day 6

Validate interest on both sides

Day 7

Map out basic operational process

How to Validate

Survey Turkish engineers on immigration interest and salary expectations

Interview US companies on international hiring pain points

Test visa application process with 1-2 candidates

Validate income share percentage acceptance

Check legal requirements in both countries

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

Risks to Consider

Visa policy changes could shut down the modelIncome collection across borders could be difficultCompetition from established immigration servicesRegulatory scrutiny on systematic immigration programs