121–130 of 341 posts
I lived in US for 7 years, 2 years studying and 5 years working as software engineer (Microsoft, Startup). I came back to India 4 years back, started a company and now employs 10+ folks. Our customers are from US.
We want to setup an office in US and I want to come there to setup and work for my company to hire people and increase sales.
What is the best part to achieve this?
I'm a US citizen cofounder working abroad married to a non-citizen, non-green card holding spouse. It appears our company would meets the qualifications for expeditious naturalization of my wife. However, expeditious naturalization requires that she already hold a green card, which she does not. Given that we live abroad and won't be returning to the US while this company requires me to be abroad, is it possible for…
My current employer has offered transferring me to the US under an L-1B visa in approximately 6 months. On the other hand, my girlfriend (US citizen) and I are thinking of getting married.
From a purely technical point of view, do you see any issues with transferring under an L-1B visa and then getting married? Do you recommend taking the fiancee visa route instead?
Our goal is for me to become and American citizen at some point and live the rest of our lives in the US.
Thanks!
Hi Peter, I lived in US for 7 years, 2 years studying and 5 years working as software engineer (Microsoft, Startup). I came back to India 4 years back, started a company and now employs 10+ folks. Our customers are from US. We want to setup an office in US and I want to come there to setup and work for my company to hire people and increase sales. What is the best part to achieve this?
Is there any advantage in seeking visas for less trafficked parts of the US tech scene (e.g. not just SF, Seattle, etc)? Or is the location of the employer entirely divorced from the success rate?
Hi Peter, A friend of mine is a US citizen from Iran. His father is receiving medical treatment in the US for a very serious condition. His mother wants to visit to be with her husband, but has been unable to get a visa due to the Travel Ban. How can we petition for a waiver? We have contacted congressional representatives, so far no answers. Worried that his mom may not have the opportunity to see her husband if his…
My brother also a US citizen is moving to Canada because her wife can't get a visa to enter the US.
Peter - Can a large company like Amazon sponsor an individual for the green card directly without going through the an H1B visa?
Hi Peter, I lived in US for 7 years, 2 years studying and 5 years working as software engineer (Microsoft, Startup). I came back to India 4 years back, started a company and now employs 10+ folks. Our customers are from US. We want to setup an office in US and I want to come there to setup and work for my company to hire people and increase sales. What is the best part to achieve this?
An L-1 or O-1 is probably the best option. If you were in H-1B status while in the U.S., an H-1B might also be an option but as the company's founder, probably not a good option.