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This just in: you can be a quality programmer even if you don't live in the Valley. That said, I imagine H-1b paperwork is dreadful to deal with. A lot of sma
by polyfractal 14y ago
This just in: you can be a quality programmer even if you don't live in the Valley.
That said, I imagine H-1b paperwork is dreadful to deal with. A lot of smaller companies may choose to ignore international candidates simply because they don't want to deal with the paperwork
- ed209 14y agothat, and the fact that since June 11th 2012, the next batch of visas do not entitle you to work in the US until October 2013.
- untog 14y agoIt is awful, but that's why you get a lawyer. It costs a few thousand dollars, which is not a huge expenditure (your laptop probably costs around the same). More difficulties often emerge in 'prevailing wage'- H1B workers have to be paid a salary the government has decided is sensible. That doesn't factor in things like equity, so a lot of startups can be burnt on that.
- stock_toaster 14y agoI wonder why more companies don't open development offices in other areas of the country (or even the state!), if they are having such a hard time hiring in the valley.
- hnwh 14y agoThey have this inertia (or fear?) against working remotely.. which is ironic for internet based tech companies..
- tlogan 14y agoNot really - just hire a lawyer. They do everything. It will cost you less than recruiter.