Ask Sophie™: What visas could work to come to Silicon Valley for customer discovery?

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Founder Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: What visas could work to come to Silicon Valley for customer […]

Ask Sophie™: Any tips for negotiating visa and green card sponsorship?

Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie™,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that allows people all over the world to rise above borders and pursue their dreams,” says Sophie Alcorn, a Silicon Valley immigration attorney. “Whether you’re in people ops, […]

Ask Sophie™: Can you provide guidance and counsel for companies to support Ukrainian team members who are evacuating to the U.S.?

Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie™,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that allows people all over the world to rise above borders and pursue their dreams,” says Sophie Alcorn, a Silicon Valley immigration attorney. “Whether you’re in people ops, […]

Ask Sophie™: Any advice on visa issues for new hires?

Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie™,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that allows people all over the world to rise above borders and pursue their dreams,” says Sophie Alcorn, a Silicon Valley immigration attorney. “Whether you’re in people ops, a founder […]

Ask Sophie™: Should we look at Canada to retain international talent?

Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie™,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that allows people all over the world to rise above borders and pursue their dreams,” says Sophie Alcorn, a Silicon Valley immigration attorney. “Whether you’re in people ops, a founder […]

Ask Sophie™: Does it make sense to sponsor immigrant talent to work remotely?

Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie™,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that allows people all over the world to rise above borders and pursue their dreams,” says Sophie Alcorn, a Silicon Valley immigration attorney. “Whether you’re in people ops, a […]

Ask Sophie™: Which immigration options are the fastest?

Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie™,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that allows people all over the world to rise above borders and pursue their dreams,” says Sophie Alcorn, a Silicon Valley immigration attorney. “Whether you’re in people ops, a founder […]

Ask Sophie™: What is required of employers laying off foreign workers?

Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie™,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that allows people all over the world to rise above borders and pursue their dreams,” says Sophie Alcorn, a Silicon Valley immigration attorney. “Whether you’re in people ops, […]

Ask Sophie™: How do I get visas for my team to work from home?

Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie™,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that allows people all over the world to rise above borders and pursue their dreams,” says Sophie Alcorn, a Silicon Valley immigration attorney. “Whether you’re in people ops, a founder […]