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Tips for entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley for immigrants

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The task of the entrepreneur is a challenge wherever it is carried out. But, if we talk about Silicon Valley, the challenge becomes even greater due to competition, culture, costs ... Recently, we were selected as one of the 9 companies nationwide to participate in an immersion program in Silicon Valley, by the hand of  Tech Center. This initiative, promoted by ICEX and Red.es, involves a two-week experience in San Francisco in which to learn first-hand how this ecosystem works in order to raise financing rounds, to open an office in the United States, etc. Perhaps you know a comedy series called Silicon Valley, which narrates the adventures of a group of entrepreneurs who set up their company in that place. Although humorously, the truth is that many of the situations that occur in that fiction are very close to reality, and are inspired by the typical difficulties that must be faced in order to successfully undertake there. In this article I will explain, with a basic detail (because

Warnings and advice for submitting the Tourist Visa application

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  The submission of incorrect or insufficient documentation represents one of the main reasons for refusal to issue visas. This document collects a series of simple tips to avoid unpleasant inconveniences Submit all original documentation + a photocopy.  All documents must be filled in by hand and signed with a BLUE pen.  No people other than those who have made the appointment will be accepted at the counter (passport will be valid).  The booking time is indicative.  The applicant must therefore present himself at the Embassy in the morning at the opening to begin the documentation control operations. At the entrance, the applicant must present a valid passport, if not already delivered, together with an identity card or similar document.  All required documentation must be submitted at the time of the interview. It is not possible to integrate missing documents later.  The lack of a document, omissions or errors, may lead to the immediate denial of the visa due to incomplete document