Housing tips for international founders moving to SF
Prepare a digital packet: passport or accepted ID, visa documentation as needed, proof of funds or income, references, and emergency contacts. Start with a verified short-term stay if you cannot tour long-term rooms in person. Never send money to a host who will not verify the home and written terms.
Ask how rent, deposit, utilities, and lease approval work. Keep every receipt and use payment methods with a record. Housing decisions are separate from immigration decisions; do not accept legal immigration advice from a landlord or roommate.
San Francisco offers free or low-cost immigration legal-help referrals for people who live, work, or study in the city.
Source: Get Immigration Help.