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Re:Updated US immigration rules: H1-B can work for own company by vynch on Thursday August 18, 2011 @03:28PM (#2900670)
Yes I do agree with your points.It would have been a lot easier to get funded if you were a citizen.

-But at least now the dream is POSSIBLE as opposed to IMPOSSIBLE.

-You have to make up for these shortcomings by making something that much more awesome.

-And lastly if a VC is not willing to take this simple risk,maybe he should drop the letter V from his designation.

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Re:Updated US immigration rules: H1-B can work for own company by fredoliveira on Thursday August 18, 2011 @08:04PM (#2901661)
I am quite close to a lot of deals and I can definitely say that most people who are considered a-list investors today are both:

a) willing to invest in someone who is waiting for a visa

b) willing to use their contact network to get their investment secured with a visa for the founders. I've seen this happen multiple times - good lawyers pulled into the deal to expedite visa issues.

It is in the investor's best interest.

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