018: Dependent Visas and Work Permits

If you’re the spouse or a child of somebody who’s coming to live and work here in Silicon Valley, what’s the process for you to get your visa? Can you get a work permit? How does the process work? How long does it take? What can you do? What can’t you do? 

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Today, I’m talking about dependent ridealongs for all types of nonimmigrant visas. 

Moving across continents and countries can be very demanding on our personal relationships. It’s not just about coming here to create a startup and strike it rich – you also want to foster positive relationships that support you so you can have a solid foundation to build your success upon.  

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • An overview of the dependent visas and work permits
  • The public charge rule
  • Changes and updates of visa application during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • What spouses are allowed to do in the U.S.
  • Cross changeability in green card cases

Resources mentioned:

Founder Law Firm https://founder.law/

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