Ask before you hire.
Teams are rethinking their hiring plans in light of the $100,000 H-1B visa surcharge. Here are the answers founders and engineering leaders want before we kick off.
- Are you replacing immigration attorneys?
- No. I provide software delivery and team leadership. Your legal counsel handles immigration strategy; I make sure you still ship product while they sort it out. All messaging stays inside that boundary.
- How fast can we start?
- Once we align on scope, we can sign a simple MSA + SOW and begin within 24–48 hours. I work remotely from the EU/US time overlap and sync to your existing rituals.
- What about rates compared to visa hires?
- Even at senior consulting rates, the total engagement stays well under the $100K surcharge—before you factor in legal fees, relocation, or downtime waiting on approvals.
- Can you work with our in-house team?
- Absolutely. I co-own stand-ups, contribute code, review PRs, and mentor internal engineers. The goal is to accelerate your team, not replace it.
- How do you handle security and compliance?
- I work under mutual NDAs, use secure credential management, and respect your compliance requirements (SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.). Access is gated through your standard onboarding.
- Do you offer guarantees?
- Each engagement includes clear milestones, demos, and acceptance criteria. If something isn't delivering value, we fix it fast or stop the engagement—no lock-in, no visa limbo.
Something else on your mind?
Send the question over and I’ll answer it before you set your next hiring budget.
Legal note: ddz.dev LLC delivers software consulting services. Immigration advice remains with your licensed counsel.