Ask Sophie™: With the H-1B lottery looming, how should we approach overseas hiring?

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 H-1B, O-1A and EB-1A?

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™: Can founders get visas in 2021 through DACA or other means?

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 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™: I came on a B-1 visa, then COVID-19 happened. How can I stay?

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™: Is it easier and faster to get an O-1A than an EB-1A?

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, […]