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Re: Tell HN: My own version of the American dream

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Post by hecontreraso »

datarobot wrote: post #34

South American here did something similar and I can say one thing: the American dream is dead... at least for immigrants. With unintelligent politicians and immigration policies, it's REALLY hard to start your own company. Even if you raise 1M+ still is REALLY hard to get/transfer your H1-B visa. It doesn't matter if you're the CEO. I know it seems ridiculously stupid, and it is. In addition, things will NOT get bett…

Thanks for your answer :) I have two options in mind right now. Some good friend, who also lives in SF, suggested me to search for an internship. It may be technically illegal for me to work there, but he told me that fortunately some startups won’t care, and I could give the company the option to get paid in my country as if you were an overseas contractor.

The second option is to get a remote job in a SF startup. I'm planning to visit some startups to have interviews. But I'm not sure that I'll work. Seems like most startups hire remote workers only from U.S.

What do you think about this? Could it work?

Thanks again!

Re: Tell HN: My own version of the American dream

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Post by hecontreraso »

amelius wrote: post #16

Even if you cannot easily get a visa to work here (as some of the comments mention), you could still write apps for the US market, I guess.

Thanks for your answer :) I would really like to get a remote job in a SF company. I'm planning to visit some startups to have interviews, but I'm not sure that I'll work. Seems like most startups hire remote workers only from U.S.

Where do you think that I could begin?

Re: Tell HN: My own version of the American dream

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Post by hecontreraso »

aepearson wrote: post #35

I don't understand why you'd need to relocate to work for a startup. I can see how it would be really exciting, for sure! But...can't you do the same work remotely from your home country. From a place that doesn't cost $4,000/mo in rent?

Thanks for your answer.

I would really like to get a remote job in a SF company. I'm planning to visit some startups to have interviews, but I'm not sure that I'll work. Seems like most startups hire remote workers only from U.S.

Where do you think that I could begin to search?

Re: Tell HN: My own version of the American dream

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Post by hecontreraso »

lucasnemeth wrote: post #23

Do you necessarily need to go to the US now? Since you don't have a Visa, that is really complicated. You cannot legally work with a b2 visa, if you do that, it can jeopardize future opportunities in the US. I would not recommend this path, not now at least. I would recommend you to get more experience in the start-up environment first, get a good resume, and then apply for a H1B in the states, if that's your ultimat…

Seems like a cool Idea. I'll explore it. Thanks

Re: Tell HN: My own version of the American dream

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Post by toomuchtodo »

hackerboos wrote: post #41
steven2012 wrote: post #10

Sorry to be negative, but it will be almost impossible for you to get a job here this way, unless you are from a country that has a flexible work visa arrangement (Canada, Australia, etc). In fact, you could get banned from entering the country for 10+ years if you lie as to your intent for entering the US and you get found out. And if you tell them your intent is to find a job, you will also be denied. It's a no-win…

OP should apply for the DV lottery. It's a long shot but it could happen.

OP should work for a fully remote company; most pay international workers as contractors.

https://github.com/lukasz-madon/awesome-remote-job

Re: Tell HN: My own version of the American dream

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Post by hecontreraso »

huydotnet wrote: post #2

I have the same story with you, I also came from a small country with has nothing special in IT, and working as a Software Engineer in the US is a paranoia dream for me. Except one thing (luckily for me), my family immigrated to the US and I have to follow them. If you are still looking for a job in SF (or anywhere in this Bay Area), go ahead and create an impressive profile on Angel List ( https://angel.co/jobs ), t…

Thanks Henry, that's very friendly of you.

I think that I'll visit some startups, looking for a remote job when I arrive to SF :)

Re: Tell HN: My own version of the American dream

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Post by hecontreraso »

gwbas1c wrote: post #46

One of the most valuable pieces of advice I've heard is: "Don't run from problems. Run to solutions." Perhaps if you look a little harder, you can find a solution in Columbia? I'd like to point out that moving to San Francisco is not a solution. You state: "I'm a big dreamer. And I'm willing to leave it all to achieve my dreams." There's a huge difference between chasing a dream, and running a business. San Francisco…

Thanks for your answer I would like to get a remote job in a SF company. I'm planning to visit some startups to have interviews, but I'm not sure that is going to work. Seems like most startups hire remote workers only from U.S.

Where do you think that I could begin?

Re: Tell HN: My own version of the American dream

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Post by hecontreraso »

toomuchtodo wrote: post #55
hackerboos wrote: post #41

Earlier quoted context omitted.

OP should apply for the DV lottery. It's a long shot but it could happen.

OP should work for a fully remote company; most pay international workers as contractors. https://github.com/lukasz-madon/awesome-remote-job

I think that's my main option right now. I'm planning to visit some startups to have interviews, but not sure that it will work. Seems like most startups hire remote workers only from U.S.

BTW, that's an amazing link, thanks a lot for it

Re: Tell HN: My own version of the American dream

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Post by hecontreraso »

r3m6 wrote: post #15

Does it have to be the US? What about Berlin or Paris? http://www.bamf.de/EN/Infothek/FragenAntworten/BlaueKarteEU/... In a nutshell, if you find an employer willing to hire you for a regular paid high-tech job, you will get a work visa, aka "Blue Card".

Seems like a cool idea, but would I have to learn german or french? I just know english and spanish right now. Thanks for the advice!

Re: Tell HN: My own version of the American dream

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Post by hecontreraso »

akshat_h wrote: post #40

Not at all sure of the legality of this, so if someone else can comment that would be good. If your are coming to US, I would recommend you try to find a remote working job at startups,and then go back. The visa situation being what it is, as others have suggested, doesn't really leave you with that many options. Also it is arguable whether being physically present in SF would help that much to offset the cost of com…

Thanks for your answer akshat!

That's what I'm planning to do, but I'm not sure that I'll work. Seems like most startups hire remote workers only from U.S. Where do you think that I could begin to search?

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