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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 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I’m an international student graduating this month, but the company I was supposed to start working for on OPT has rescinded my job offer.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 […]

Ask Sophie™: My STEM OPT expires in 30 days, what are my options?

Dear Sophie, My STEM OPT expires in a month, and my company did not register me in this year’s H-1B lottery. I’m not sure what options I have now. Help! — Sleepless in Silicon Valley Subscribe to Our Newsletter! Dear Sleepless, I’m so sorry to hear that your employer didn’t register you for this year’s […]

Ask Sophie™: How can I found my startup while on OPT?

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™: What should we know about STEM OPT and H-1B lottery?

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™: Should co-founders on OPT, STEM OPT pursue H-1Bs?

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™: I’m an H-1B lottery reject. How can I carry on?

I’m an H-1B lottery reject. How can I carry on? Dear Sophie, I earned my master’s degree in business analytics last year, and have been working for a company while on OPT since then. My employer entered me in the H-1B lottery last month, but I haven’t been selected. I heard that my degree now […]

Ask Sophie™: When is the H-1B lottery and what can I do if my STEM OPT runs out in June?

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 […]