Nearshore Software Development from Chile, for U.S. Companies
Senior Chilean engineering talent, in your time zone, at a fraction of U.S. rates — with a U.S.-based company accountable for delivery. Real overlap, real English, real quality.
Let's talk →Offshore is cheap until the time zones and the handoffs cost you.
Hiring in the U.S. is expensive; far-offshore teams mean night-shift calls, language friction and slow feedback loops. Nearshore from Chile is the middle path: the same working hours as the U.S., strong English, senior talent, and a U.S.-based company (LathroPC LLC) on the hook for delivery — so you get the savings without the offshore headaches.
Everything you need, done right.
Dedicated developers
Senior engineers who work as part of your team, full-time or part-time, in your stack.
Full project delivery
Or hand us the whole project — we design, build and deliver it end to end.
Time-zone overlap
Real-time collaboration during U.S. business hours — no waiting overnight for answers.
U.S. accountability
You contract a U.S. company (LathroPC LLC), with clear communication and delivery ownership.
Modern stack & AI
Web apps, platforms, integrations and AI automation on Claude, OpenAI and more.
Cost that makes sense
A fraction of U.S. in-house or agency rates, without trading away seniority or quality.
Not a generic nearshore.
Chile aligns time zone, English, culture and degrees with the U.S. — plus a visa path no other country in the region has. Its engineers graduate from ABET-accredited universities (the same U.S. standard), and Tampa Bay Wave has selected Chilean startups since 2019.
| Criterion | Generic LATAM | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Time zone vs U.S. | 3–6 hr gaps | EST-aligned (GMT-4) |
| English | Variable | High, direct communication |
| Work culture | Inconsistent alignment | Western, U.S.-compatible |
| Degrees | Non-homologated | ABET-accredited |
| Visa pathway | H-1B lottery | H-1B1 exclusive quota, no lottery |
Need someone on-site? Chile has a path no one else has.
The H-1B1 is a visa created by the Chile–U.S. Free Trade Agreement (2003), exclusive to Chileans, with its own quota of 1,400 per year and no lottery. Start fully remote and activate on-site relocation when you need it — in weeks, not months.
| Feature | H-1B (standard) | H-1B1 (Chile) |
|---|---|---|
| Who can apply | All nationalities | Chile & Singapore only |
| Annual quota | 65.000 | 1,400 — dedicated to Chile |
| Lottery | Yes (most years) | Never |
| I-129 petition (USCIS) | Required | Not required |
| Where the engineer applies | USCIS | U.S. Embassy in Santiago |
| Processing time | 3–6+ months | 2–6 weeks |
| Employer legal cost | High (US$5,000–15,000+) | Lower (no I-129 fees) |
| Quota historically filled | Yes, oversubscribed | No, rarely >200/yr |
The H-1B1 path and Chile recruiting are handled together with our sister company Bridge Buddy →
A clear process, no surprises.
Scope call
We understand your product, stack and where you need help.
Match
We match the right engineers or shape the project team.
Integrate
They plug into your workflow, tools and standups from day one.
Deliver & scale
We ship, iterate and scale the team up or down as you need.
Frequently asked questions
What is nearshore software development?
It is outsourcing software development to a nearby country in a similar time zone — here, Chile for U.S. companies. You get offshore-level savings with same-hours collaboration and strong English.
Why Chile instead of cheaper offshore?
Time-zone overlap, strong English, senior talent and a U.S. company accountable for delivery. Cheaper offshore often costs more in delays, rework and communication.
Dedicated developers or full projects?
Both. Embed our engineers into your team, or hand us a full project to design, build and deliver — whatever fits your need.
Extend your team with nearshore talent.
Tell us what you are building and the skills you need — we will propose the right team.
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