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Ask Sophie: How do we transfer H-1Bs and green cards to our startup?

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Both of my co-founders are on H-1Bs and had green cards in the works with our former company. What do we need to do to transfer their H-1Bs and green cards to our startup? Based on your experience, do investors care about the amount of money a startup spends on visas and green cards for their founders?

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Dear Sophie: How do I successfully expand my company to the US?

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This knowledge enables your company to successfully sponsor you, your founding team, and other prospective hires for visas and green cards if needed – prospective investors will also feel more comfortable investing in your company. LLC versus Delaware C-corp. visa or green card. Super important, right?! There is no U.S.

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Dear Sophie: How can I launch a startup while on OPT?

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Dear Sophie: How can I protect my H-1B and green card if I am laid off? Dear Sophie: Any tips for negotiating visa and green card sponsorship? investors want to deal with Delaware C corporations. Even though you incorporate in the state of Delaware, your startup can be based in Silicon Valley or anywhere in the U.S.

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Dear Sophie: Which immigration options allow me to launch my own startup?

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Dear Sophie: Should we sponsor international hires for H-1B transfers and green cards? . company, such as a Delaware C corporation registered in California. Consider a green card. If you end up pursuing concurrent H-1Bs, consider asking your employer whether it is willing to sponsor you for a green card.

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The Northeast Recycling Council – A GreenTech Nonprofit Profile

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From time to time we like to profile the work of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries that are doing great work in green IT. Northeast Recycling Council was founded 22 years ago as an economic and environmental sustainability advocacy organization. But as the topic of e-waste has expanded so have NERC's projects.

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Dear Sophie: What options would allow me to start something on my own?

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Dear Sophie: What is a diversity green card and how do I apply for one? company, such as a Delaware C corporation registered in California. She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor. Dear Sophie: Is it possible to expand our startup in the US? and run your company.

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Terraformation gets $30M to fight climate change with rapid reforesting

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Asked whether Terraformation is a business in the typical startup sense, Wong says it’s been set up in a familiar way — as a Delaware C Corp — but purely because he says that’s just the quickest way to be able to operate.

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