Ask Sophie™: What are the USCIS H-1B lottery and filing fee updates?

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™: As an immigrant, how can I work in space tech?

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’s the fastest green card if we are from India or China?

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™: Will there be more visas and green cards for AI talent?

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™: How do I move my startup to the US while my co-founders remain in India?

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™: How long until I can travel while waiting for my green card?

Dear Sophie, I came to the United States from Tunisia to get my master’s degree and Ph.D. I recently finished my Ph.D., and I’m working for a biotech company on OPT. I’ve been trying to get publications and significant awards to qualify for the EB-1A green card and I need to travel internationally frequently for […]

Ask Sophie™: Can I apply for an EB-1A without first getting an O-1A?

Dear Sophie, What do you think about applying for an EB-1A straight away without first using the O-1A as a stepping stone? Thanks! — Extraordinary Engineer in Escondido Subscribe to Our Newsletter! Dear Extraordinary, Yes, it’s definitely possible to apply for an EB-1A extraordinary ability green card without first using the O-1A extraordinary ability visa as a […]

Ask Sophie™: Last-minute H-1Bs, O-1A & EB-1A extraordinary credential prep

Dear Sophie, How many people are employers going to register in the H-1B lottery this year? Will there be fewer because of all of the layoffs? Is it still possible to include additional candidates before the deadline next week? — Fast-paced Founder Subscribe to Our Newsletter! Image Credits: Joanna Buniak / Sophie Alcorn Dear Fast-paced, We’re in […]

Ask Sophie™: My EB-2 priority date will be delayed 2 years! Now what do I do?

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™: Tips on EB-1A and EB-2 NIW?

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 […]