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™: How can I move to the US to join my co-founder?

Sophie Alcorn, attorney, author and founder of Founder Law in Silicon Valley, California, is an award-winning Certified Specialist Attorney in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Sophie is passionate about transcending borders, expanding opportunity, and connecting the world by practicing compassionate, visionary, and expert immigration law. Connect with Sophie on LinkedIn and Twitter. TechCrunch+ members receive […]

Ask Sophie™: What are the visa options for a startup founder with family?

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 are the pros and cons of the E-2 and L-1A visas?

Dear Sophie, We co-founded a startup in Colombia, and we’re looking ahead to our goals for the new year and thinking about opening a sales office in Austin for our U.S. market expansion!  I would be moving, and my co-founder will continue to run our engineering team from Colombia. I’m currently considering both the E-2 […]

Ask Sophie™: What should I know about prenups and getting a green card through marriage?

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™: Any upgrade options for E-2 visa holders interested in changing jobs?

Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie™,” the advice column from a practicing attorney that answers immigration 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 […]

Ask Sophie™: Will a PPP loan affect my visa renewal or green card?

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, […]