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You already want them.
Don't lose them to “we don't sponsor.”

Request access as a YC company. Bring someone you know, or pick from people we already have. You manage the work. Talvo handles employment.

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The real problem

A sponsorship checkbox is where too many qualified candidates disappear.

You like the person. You just don't want the mess. Founders say this all the time: they're great… then visa, lottery, lawyers — and the hire dies. Talent already here hears “sorry, we don't sponsor.”

People ready to work

Or pick from people we already have.

Different stacks. Already in the US. Browse, pick who you want, hire through Talvo. YC companies only for now.

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Know someone already? Bring them too. Same path.

How it works

Keep the person. Skip the mess.

  1. 01

    You pick them

    Someone you already know, or someone from our US-based pool. Always your call.

  2. 02

    We employ them

    Talvo becomes the legal employer. We handle payroll, taxes, onboarding, compliance, and when needed, H-1B petitions or transfers.

  3. 03

    They work for you

    Your team directs the day-to-day work. We maintain the employer relationship required for immigration and employment compliance.

You can convert them to a direct employee anytime. No fees. No lock-in.

Pricing

Simple. Month to month.

$999

per person / month

  • Includes full employment + H-1B petition/transfer support
  • No setup fees
  • No exit fees
  • Month-to-month
  • Convert to your employee anytime

You pay the person’s salary + employer taxes + benefits (if any) + $999.

Government filing fees and external legal costs for H-1B are passed through at cost.

Green card sponsorship can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

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For YC companies

FAQ

Straight answers on IP, conversion, H-1B, and equity.

Who owns the IP?

Your company. All work product is assigned to you.

Can we convert them to a direct employee later?

Yes. Anytime. No restrictions or fees. Just tell us and we handle the transition.

What if we need to end it?

Notify us. We manage the termination.

What about visas and H-1B?

Talvo can employ people on OPT, STEM OPT, and existing H-1Bs. In many cases we can also file new H-1B petitions or H-1B transfers as the employer. Because USCIS requires a real employer-employee relationship, we structure the engagement so Talvo maintains proper control while your team directs the daily work. If you later want to sponsor them directly, you can convert them and file under your own company.

What about green cards?

Green card sponsorship can be discussed depending on the situation and commitment level. It is not part of the standard monthly engagement.

Can they get equity?

Yes, if you want to grant it. Equity is optional and handled entirely by you. We take no portion.

Do you lock us in?

No. Month-to-month. Convert or end anytime.

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YC companies

Say yes to the person.
Not to the paperwork.

Stop passing on talent because sponsorship feels scary. Request access and hire through Talvo.

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Talent already in the US

Tired of “we don't sponsor”?

Get into YC startups. Work on their team. Get employed by Talvo. Free for you: citizen, green card, H-1B, OPT, and more.

Join as talent

Two minutes. Then we move.

Founders request access. Talent joins free. When both sides say yes, we move.

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