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@paulg transfer process has been well utilized by boutique Indian firms in US for ages. But transfers to startup at (pre)seed stage is diff

@paulg As a recent MBA grad who has heard "ur great but we don't sponsor" too many times I wish I could apply for this!

@ein @davidrfgomes @paulg Every application carries with it ~$2350 cost. U could if u have $$$ & some candidates do by going thru diff Co

@ein @davidrfgomes @paulg That's a great idea! If startups could pool resources and create mass applications they'd stand a better shot

@bobpoekert @paulg @luckwi You mean lawyers :)

@bobpoekert @paulg @luckwi 1) Transfers happen b/n cand (who has H1b) & a Co who wants to hire. A clearing house has no context here

@bobpoekert @paulg @luckwi 2) If u meant hold h1b's then it's no diff from large consult firms that then contract out resources

@ein @davidrfgomes @paulg Nope. Official costs r as then you are using a corporate lawyer. Below r just h1b fees http://www.uscis.gov/forms/h-and-l-filing-fees-form-i-129-petition-nonimmigrant-worker …

@paulg A far far far simpler sol would be to the caps (currently at ~60k) to pre 2007 levels. Or remove it entirely. #thereisnogaming