There's a big difference between work visas and tourist visas, to you should expect it to take significantly more time. The fact that the company is a startup p

There's a big difference between work visas and tourist visas, to you should expect it to take significantly more time. The fact that the company is a startup probably doesn't help either, since they may not have been around very long. I know that doesn't help, but visa issues are always complicated and there is always risk involved.