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EB-1A Strategy Shift After Federal Court Limits “Final Merits” Denials (High-Net-Worth Applicants)
Alcorn Immigration Law

EB-1A Strategy Shift After Federal Court Limits “Final Merits” Denials (High-Achieving Individuals)

A recent federal district court decision strengthens how EB-1A applicants can respond when USCIS credits...

H-1B 2026 Wage-Weighted Lottery What Employers Must Do Before Registration
Alcorn Immigration Law

H-1B 2026 Wage-Weighted Lottery What Employers Must Do Before Registration

The H-1B cap selection process is changing for the FY 2027 cap season (registration in...

Court Limits USCIS “Final Merits” Framework_ Opportunities for EB-1 Visa Applicants
Alcorn Immigration Law

Court Limits USCIS “Final Merits” Framework: Opportunities for EB-1 Visa Applicants

Court Limits USCIS “Final Merits” Denials in EB-1A Cases (Mukherji v. Miller) A federal district...

How Employers Can Navigate The H-1B Wage-Weighted Selection System in 2026
Alcorn Immigration Law

How Employers Can Navigate The H-1B Wage-Weighted Selection System in 2026

The H-1B Overall Is Launching – March 2026 Employers relying on global talent will need...

H-1B 2026 Lottery Changes: How Wage-Weighting Impacts Selection
Alcorn Immigration Law

H-1B 2026 Lottery Changes: How Wage-Weighting Impacts Selection

A DHS final rule shifts the cap-subject H-1B registration selection process from a purely random...

Trump Gold Card (2025)
Alcorn Immigration Law

Trump Gold Card (2025): How the $1M Visa Program Could Change Your U.S. Residency Path

The Trump Gold Card is a new U.S. residency program launched in 2025 that could...

IEP or IER Alternative Options For International Entrepreneurs In The U.S
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IEP or IER Alternative Options For International Entrepreneurs In The U.S.

The U.S. immigration system offers multiple visa and green card pathways that can serve as...

H-1B Visa Social Media Screening
Alcorn Immigration Law

H-1B Visa Social Media Screening: 7 Preparation Steps

State Department Policy Expands Vetting Process For H-1B Visa Thorough background checks, application assessment, and...

Travel Patterns That Can Be A Red Flag At The U.S. Border
Alcorn Immigration Law

Travel Patterns That Can Be A Red Flag At The U.S. Border

For many visa holders, a recurring travel pattern known as a “boomerang trip” can trigger...

Alcorn Immigration Law

What the DHS Interim Final Rule Means for Your EAD Renewal: 2025 Full Guide

Hundreds of thousands of workers rely on timely EAD renewals to stay employed. Now that...

H-1B Visa $100k Fee (2025)
Alcorn Immigration Law

H-1B Visa $100,000 Fee in 2025: Employer & Applicant Guide

On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, reshaping...

Green Card Travel Checklist
Alcorn Immigration Law

Green Card Travel Checklist 2025: 5 Rules For Smooth U.S. Re-Entry

Traveling abroad as a U.S. Green Card holder can be exciting but not without its...

E-3 Visa Interview Rule 2025
Alcorn Immigration Law

E-3 Visa Interview Rule 2025: What Australians Must Know

Australians planning to work in the United States under the E-3 visa program now face...

ESTA Fee Increase 2025
Alcorn Immigration Law

ESTA Fee Increase 2025: U.S. Travel Cost Doubles

The ESTA Application Fee Doubles Starting September 30, 2025, the ESTA fee will increase from...

Alcorn Immigration Law

A Discussion on Rebelling, Innovation, & Smarter Immigration Policies with Jonathan Grode

Immigration is often at the center of heated debates, but amidst the controversy lies an...

Sophie Alcorn speaks with Deb Dutta, CEO of Criya
Immigration

The Importance of Self-Advocacy: Deb Dutta’s Journey from Product to Founder

In this episode, Sophie speaks with Deb Dutta, the founder of Criya, who shares her...

Sophie and Lior Klisman on the Sophie Alcorn Podcast
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Authentic Connections: Lior Klisman’s Journey to Building Borderless

Sophie recently spoke with entrepreneur Lior Klisman, who opened up about his journey from founding...

Sophie Alcorn and Alice Carruth discuss space.
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In Orbit with Alice Carruth: Insights on Space Exploration, Communication, and Innovation

Listen to Sophie’s conversation with Alice Carruth, a passionate advocate for space exploration and communications....

Faris Alami speaks with Sophie Alcorn on the Sophie Alcorn Podcast.
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Turning Adversity into Opportunity: Faris Alami’s Path from Refugee to Entrepreneur

Faris Alami’s story is one of resilience and determination, tracing his path from a Palestinian...

Sophie Alcorn and Cynda Collins Arsenault
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Space Governance and Human Coexistence: Challenges and Opportunities for Peace

This episode explores themes ranging from space governance to fostering peace and embracing feminine leadership...

Sophie Alcorn and David Rose on the Sophie Alcorn Podcast
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Strategic Expansion for Founders: Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur David Rose

In the fast-paced world of startups, success isn’t just about having a great idea—it’s about...

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