Kunena Site Syndication http://center.ncet2.org/ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:16:26 -0400 Kunena 1.5.9 http://center.ncet2.org/components/com_kunena/template/default_ex/images/english/emoticons/rss.gif http://center.ncet2.org/ Kunena Site Syndication http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6519#6519 I have a J-1 visa and I work at university. We want to apply for a SBIR/STTR grant about a couple of medical devices we are working on. What do you think is for me the best pathway to get a start-up visa? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:27:31 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6518#6518 What is your expectation of the timeline that this bill will be in effect?(please guess:) Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:25:15 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6517#6517 Will the new law impact future entrepreneurs/founders or it will be retroactive on founders who has already recently founded their company? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:25:05 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6516#6516 In the best case scenario, when would the new immigration reforms become law? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:24:40 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6515#6515 Is this visa for only technology company or it can be used for other businesses such as hotel or food business Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:24:19 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6514#6514 American Institute of Physics study of physicist entrepreneurs found startups moving away from venture capital and do some degree from angels both of which require a fairly rapid move to market. In turn there is a heavier reliance on SBIR grants to fund these slower growth but higher entrepreneur control modes typical of physics based startups. Is there any effort to lessen dependence on VC and angel funding modalities? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:24:02 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6513#6513 What about other than H1B visa holders, J1 or J2 or L2 who have a work permit? Can they be considered for these types of greencard upon meeting the other requirements? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:23:19 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6512#6512 Do founding roles count as jobs created? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:21:55 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6511#6511 How do we find and determine the double-halo around a super-angel? In other words, who would be considered a 'super-angel'? Since there seems to be no mechanism to 'register' investors (angels or VCs) what if the 'super-angel' or VC is from another country? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:18:10 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6510#6510 What would be the waiting time under new proposed bill if enacted as a law for applicants from countries like India and China? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:17:59 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6509#6509 Does this visa allow transfer from an H1B and transfer to an H1B? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:16:52 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6508#6508 what are the chances of S.189 for STEM grads to be included? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:16:25 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6507#6507 What would the visa processing times - i.e. turn around times. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:15:32 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6506#6506 What would the visa processing times - i.e. turn around times Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:14:07 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6505#6505 IF the bill finally becomes a law, what will be the timeline for the application Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:13:30 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6504#6504 H1B and F-1 visa holders are entitled to the Start up Act 3.0. Is there any specific reason why TN visa holders are not included under this Act? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:11:40 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6503#6503 I am an tech entrepreneur with a STEM degree working on a non-profit start-up. Any advice? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:56:52 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6502#6502 Has the law changed? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:38:09 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6501#6501 Advance STEM means PhD MS or both? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:37:37 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6500#6500 What is the impact of NAFTA with respect to Canada to USA based companies relating to entrepreneurial companies (biotech) looking to relocate into the USA? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:35:54 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6499#6499 Does the employee has to be US citizen? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:35:16 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6498#6498 Can a company outsource to a contract research organization to fulfill the job creation requirements? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:34:12 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6497#6497 Could an MBA, with undergrad in Science, qualify as an advanced STEM degree? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:33:06 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6496#6496 CURRENT SITUATION - Stateless - Resident with French passport « Stateless » - Visa USA Business – RB1 – Expiration date: June 12, 2015 -Owner C&C TECHNOLOGIES, LLC – Company registered in Delaware In accordance with the above description, what type of visa may I ask (EB1?) What type of Travel Document I get in this case? (If I become USA Resident I must to return my current Travel Document and Resident Card to the French authorities. How much time to obtain the Visa and a new Travel Document? The application may be made for the US territory or compulsorily from France? How long to obtain US citizenship? Address and forms for visa apply? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:31:08 -0400 http://center.ncet2.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=60&func=view&catid=122&id=6494#6495 SBIR grants usually required permanent residency status. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:22:18 -0400