Ask Sophie™: What are the options for replacing an L-1A visa?

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: Can I get an O-1A visa to bypass the H-1B process?

Bestselling author Sophie Founder Law, attorney and founder of Founder Law in Silicon Valley, CA, 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 […]

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™: 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™: As an immigrant to the US, how can I create and work for my own startup?

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™: Which US visas are best for international founders?

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 do I need to know about getting a J-1 exchange visa?

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 do we relocate Ukrainian and Russian team members to the US?

Dear Sophie, Our startup employs about 30 people globally through a combination of direct and co-employment based on their country. Over the last year and a half or so, we helped several team members relocate from Ukraine and Russia to various non-Schengen countries such as Georgia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. We realize it’s more […]

Ask Sophie™: Do I need 2 visas to work at 2 different startups?

Dear Sophie, I’m in the U.S. on an H-1B visa, but I want to leave my current job and pursue a couple of startup ideas: One with a few friends, and the other on my own. Do I need to get two separate visas to work at both companies at the same time? Can I […]

Ask Sophie™: What are my options if a company rescinds my OPT job offer?

Dear Sophie, I’m an international student graduating this month, but the company I was supposed to start working for on OPT has rescinded my job offer. What are my options? — Grappling Grad Subscribe to Our Newsletter! Dear Grappling, First of all, congratulations on your upcoming graduation. I know things might feel daunting for you […]