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Just like the computer support from some of our largest computer companies do!
Now, you too can be the first on your block to "get that job" due to this inexpensive way to provide your drafting.

I received this email the other day, and needed to share. Note what they "specialised" in?

Dear Madame/Sir,

Greetings!

I am taking this opportunity to introduce you to XXXXXXX and its services and me
XXXXXX, Business Development Manager of XXXXX from India.

We work with companies abroad covering the USA/Canada/German, UK, Australia and Europe,the Middle East and
Africa.

I take immense pleasure in introducing to you XXXXX,a six year
old limited company in the business of CAD/GIS/Utility Mapping,LiDAR Processing and Photogrammetry.

Majorly, we are specialised in CAD/GIS/Utility Mapping,LiDAR Processing and Photogrammetry.

DETAILS AS BELOW:
1.--------------

2. Survey drafting unit with 15 technicians that enables the company to work on
followings for all our international clients :

a. Development Permit plan drafting
b. Real Property Report plan drafting
c. Cell Tower Survey drafting,
d. ALTA-ACSM Land Title plan conversion
e. As-Built Survey plan conversion
f. Stakeouts
g. Topographic Survey drafting

3. GIS Services with 45 technicians that enables the company to work on followings
for all our international clients :

a. GIS Data conversion
b. Remote Sensing
c. Utility Mapping
d. Cadastral Mapping
e. Parcel Mapping
f. Topographic Mapping
g. LiDAR Processing
h. Orthophoto Digitization
i. Zoning Mapping
j. Photogrammetry
k. Cartography

I will be pleased to call you soon and discuss on the possibilities of working together.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon, Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me through mail/cell/skype anytime.

Thanks in advance,

Best regards,

XXXXXXX
Business Development Manager
XXXX, India

If I need contract drafting services, then I'll find someone right here in California to help me....

BTW . . .

The copyright rights (may) belong to the Independent Contractor. ( . . . demand copyright transfer if one goes the unamerican route.)

If a draftsperson is an "employee" - the copyright rights belong to the employer.

Phil - Sonoma

Our own federal govt is pushing this. They sent millions of dollars of cad/gis work to India about 5-10 years ago.
Also, it was my understanding that we were bringing skilled labor from these countries because there are not enough workers here with the skills, the list is endless. Then I read where these same American companies that get immigration and work permits for these "skilled" workers are getting Federal subsidies to train these foreign workers.

Who do you think does the title searches for your title company?

I'd be interested if anyone has had experience with these firms - good or bad.

PathFinder wrote:I'd be interested if anyone has had experience with these firms - good or bad.

I would not even consider it, esp since we need the work in this Country.

And if it's bad I would bet your complaint phone number is the same for my cable company where everyone talks like they have a mouth full of mashed potatoes if or when they answer.

The firm I was connected with in the 90's tried this and found it to be a flop. Today I wouldn't even dream of recommending this venture. I spent more time introducing them to a work standard than I received in the product that was produced.

Today I value the effort of the guys I work with, in California, more than turning a buck. We spend a considerable amount of time trying to understand a standard of practice dictated by the law that governs us. Besides I now apply the principal of practicing within my expertise. That includes the geographical area of my practice. I don't have experience working within India nor to I understand the professional demands placed on their practice. I don't expect they understand the same in the US or more particularly in California.

Thanks, but no thanks, I want to work with professionals in California.