[neipme]

Thank you! This helps. Yes, at this point, it's just a hobby project. I was exploring what are my options, which unfortunately seems like not much. I agree, the H-1B rules are so frozen in time. If anytime, the US would benefit a lot more and generate more per capita income if they allowed individuals to express their enterprise irrespective of their visa status.

[marymkearney]

You're most welcome. Agreed, the system makes no sense. But it does reward those who accept that fact, and use a kind of legal jiujitsu, to advance the common good along with their own.

Great example and role model for this approach is swizec.com, who leveraged his online reputation into an O-1 work visa, then an EB-1A green card. He's an HN contributor also. HTH. I'm rooting for you and your projects. :)