[SiliconBeach] Company Share Options

2017-05-17 Thread imad
Hello everyone, I am very new to the concept of company share options as this is the first time I have been offered anything like that in Australia. A company I am talking to at the moment has decided to offer me share options in addition to salary etc. but I am not sure how valuable they are and

[SiliconBeach] Public real estate agent information

2017-03-31 Thread imad
Hello Does someone here know the rules around publicly available real estate agents information. I need it for commercial purpose but not sure if I can just download this information from real estate websites and use it for commercial reasons. Cheers, -- -- You received this message because y

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Setting up a business in the US as an Australian?

2016-08-10 Thread imad
"and lots of property related investments might actually even get you your money backā€¦.." interesting. I thought its an investment green card which means you don't "lose" your money and you don't have to work your way to get it back? Or is there an aspect of investment green cards which I don't u

Re: [SiliconBeach] Startup positions in US

2016-01-27 Thread imad
What you might also try is talking about TN visa. A lot of employers and agents are familiar with that. Then tell them there is a TN(ish) visa for Australia as well and you would use that. On Jan 28, 2016 4:06 PM, "Geoff McQueen | Accelo" wrote: > James, > > Getting a gig without being on the gro

[SiliconBeach] Any good "entrepreneur" like cafe around Parramatta?

2015-05-14 Thread imad
Hi, I am looking for a good cafe around the Parramatta area with good wifi and quite surroundings where we can sit for a couple of hours to do some discussions. Any suggestions? Thanks Imad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list

Re: [SiliconBeach] Work Visa Sponsorshop (457?)

2015-04-08 Thread imad
The first 5 steps in Geoff's email are a matter of days. The 6th step where employee has to apply for the visa depends which country he is coming from. If he is coming from a Cat A country then a month is a fair estimate. Otherwise it may take up to 6 months. Imad On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 9:

Re: [SiliconBeach] B1 visa refusal

2015-03-30 Thread imad
Better consult with an attorney to be on the safe side. Your visa waiver will probably be refused because you have a B1 denial. My 2c. Imad On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 12:34 PM, blindman2k wrote: > That's ugly. > > B1 allows you to go on business but not take employment. It sounds

Re: [SiliconBeach] Testing a New Model for Law / Intro

2015-03-10 Thread imad
Hi Pat Welcome to SB. I was wondering whats the benefit of drafting your own agreement for contracting. Usually companies offer a standard agreement which is not very different than any job contract. What is the use case of paying $50 to get an agreement made up? Imad On Mar 10, 2015 10:23 PM

Re: [SiliconBeach] International transfers using bitcoin?

2015-01-29 Thread imad
Dont' know why TransferWise is preferred. Right now ozforex is giving a lot better rate than transferwise On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 10:57 AM, Dan Washusen wrote: > Just kicked off a US$10k transfer from SVB to NAB to test it out. I'll > report back on how it goes... > > Dan Washusen > Make big fil

[SiliconBeach] .NET developer moving back to Australia

2014-10-19 Thread imad
companies and clients and now I have a very good American sample as well. If you are looking for a developer right now who can hit the ground running please feel free to contact me. Happy day Imad -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Getting an SSN with an electronic I-94.

2014-05-11 Thread imad
I am seriously considering registering my own LLC and getting an E3 on that. I will update you guys about it how it all goes. My only concern is the company will be brand new with no previous history but let us see. On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 10:25 PM, blindman2k wrote: > The irony is that I start

Re: [SiliconBeach] Getting an SSN with an electronic I-94.

2014-05-11 Thread imad
Did you have to explain that its your own company at all or it never came up to that point? Just want to clear it up without sounding too picky. Sent from mobile On May 9, 2014 11:19 PM, "Abhinav Keswani" wrote: > Hi Imad, > > Sure - so as to prove the 'substant

Re: [SiliconBeach] Getting an SSN with an electronic I-94.

2014-05-09 Thread imad
Hi Abhinav Congratulations on your E3. Can you describe your experience of self sponsorship? What kind of documents did you have to show to prove financials? Thanks Sent from mobile On May 9, 2014 6:35 PM, "Abhinav Keswani" wrote: > Hi there, > > I've been reading this excellent wiki curated

Re: [SiliconBeach] Getting an SSN with an electronic I-94.

2014-05-09 Thread imad
Me and my wife received SSN within a week earlier this year. I am pretty sure my I-94 was available the next day I arrived. Sent from mobile On May 9, 2014 6:35 PM, "Abhinav Keswani" wrote: > Hi there, > > I've been reading this excellent wiki curated by SB list members: > http://moving-to-amer

RE: [SiliconBeach] Heart Taxtion Act

2014-03-17 Thread imad
I assume its the Petersham in Sydney or is there a Petershan near where you live in US? Sent from mobile On Mar 17, 2014 7:22 AM, "Dean Collins" wrote: > If you ever are thinking of leaving.be sure to do so before 8 years. If > you don't but then decide to leave sometime after 8 yearspre

RE: [SiliconBeach] U.S. Immigration Attorney in Sydney, April 3rd - 10th

2014-02-24 Thread imad
That reminds me I need reference to a good immigration attorney for employer sponsored green card processing. If anyone has a personal reference they would like to share please do that. Sent from mobile On Feb 24, 2014 7:01 PM, "Dean Collins" wrote: > Hi Rebecca, > > > > I'm interested in knowi

[SiliconBeach] Maintaining a virtual mobile number in Australia

2014-02-03 Thread imad
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Re: [SiliconBeach] Moving your startup over to the US -> E3

2013-11-24 Thread imad
I was in Sydney. Sent from mobile On 25/11/2013 5:11 AM, "blindman2k" wrote: > Which consulate did you apply at? > Melbourne (where I applied) is notoriously more pedantic than Sydney. > > A. > > > On Saturday, November 23, 2013 6:34:26 PM UTC-8, Imad wrote:

Re: [SiliconBeach] Moving your startup over to the US -> E3

2013-11-23 Thread imad
I was approved for a real job a few days ago for a very real company. But I highly doubt they checked the website or the email of the person. I had a whole bunch of documents with me sent by the attorney of my employer to convince the VO of my legitimacy but I didn't show any of those documents to

Re: [SiliconBeach] Moving your startup over to the US -> E3

2013-11-21 Thread Imad
terpreting them). > > -- > Elias Bizannes > Sent with > Airmail<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fairmailapp.com%2Ftracking&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHTkiKFjIQ_maoQGyXOVBbjGYW0sg> > -- > From: imad imad > Reply: silicon-beach-aus

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Hiring vs Not Hiring foreign skilled workers

2013-11-19 Thread imad
No one can answer these questions for you mate. You already know an investment of time and money is required. Its up to you to decide how much do you need that guy. On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 9:10 AM, Rodrigo B. Tolledo wrote: > Hi Darren, > > Thanks for your input. > > Actually when I say Foreign S

Re: [SiliconBeach] Moving your startup over to the US -> E3

2013-11-19 Thread imad
the actual concept being legit with >> some links to the government >> http://eliasbizannes.com/blog/2012/07/how-to-become-a-full-time-entrepreneur-in-the-us/ >> >> >> -- >> Elias Bizannes >> Sent with Airmail <http://airmailapp.com/tracking> >> --

Re: [SiliconBeach] Moving your startup over to the US -> E3

2013-11-17 Thread imad
yLive" < geoff.mcqu...@affinitylive.com> wrote: > http://lmgtfy.com/?q=australia+e3+startup+software+delaware > > > On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 10:07 PM, Imad wrote: > >> Hi, questions from guys who has gone through E3 visa >> >> Has anyone got any experience

[SiliconBeach] Moving your startup over to the US -> E3

2013-11-17 Thread Imad
Hi, questions from guys who has gone through E3 visa Has anyone got any experience applying for E3 visa themselves? I am looking to establish my presence over in the US and work from there but I realize E3 visa for Australians is to work there for an employer NOT for self employed. But I read a