Ask Sophie™: Any tips for F-1 student visa approval amid the rising denial rate?

Dear Sophie, I was accepted into a prestigious robotics engineering master’s program in the U.S. that begins in the fall! However, I heard the denial rate for F-1 student visas is increasing. Why?  How can I increase my chances of being approved? — Soon-to-Be Student Subscribe to Our Newsletter! Dear Soon-to-Be, Thank you for studying […]

Ask Sophie™: What are the quickest immigration options for bringing in international talent?

What are the quickest immigration options for bringing in international talent? Dear Sophie, Our startup is recruiting engineers. We have a small office, but most of our team works remotely. Some of our new potential recruits would want to work in the office; they are international students (graduating in December), as well as some individuals […]

Ask Sophie™: What are the student visa process and work visa process for grads? What are my options?

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 my F-1 OPT options if my planned crypto job is no longer available? Web3 startup perhaps?

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 my F-1 and other immigration options after graduation?

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™: What does the new online classes rule mean for F-1 students?

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, […]