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I was in industry, then academia and I want to go back to industry, but outside the US. Unfortunately, I lack personal connections other than a handful of former students. Has anyone left the US and made it into non-US funds and any suggestions on making that transition? I am preferring to believe that my ignorance is oceanic rather than believe that I can find all of the legal, cultural, immigration issues that are created. If you’ve left the US, what warnings/suggestions for an experienced person would you give? Do you have any suggested professional associations? Any reading?