031: H-1B Nitty Gritty #2: H-1B Transfer for Startup Founders
In this episode, I tackle the question we most frequently get asked: How do I transfer my H-1B with my current employer to the startup I want to create? …
Dear Sophie: Can I bypass H-1B and sponsor a grad for a green card?
Photo by Joey Csunyo on Unsplash Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread…
030: H-1B Nitty Gritty #1: Transfer, Extensions, Amendments in Tech
In this episode, I discuss the nitty-gritty details of transferring an H-1B visa from one employer to another, as well as extending an H-1B and filing an amendment to an…
Dear Sophie: How can I speed up getting a green card?
Photo by Joey Csunyo on Unsplash Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread…
029: Sponsoring Employees for PERM Green Cards
In this episode on sponsoring employees or prospective employees for PERM green cards, I’m joined by Alcorn Immigration Law associate attorney Amenah Keshari, who focuses on business immigration law. …
Dear Sophie: How should I prepare for a green card interview?
Photo by Joey Csunyo on Unsplash Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread…
028: All About Priority Dates
Alcorn Immigration Law partner Anita Koumriqian joins me for this episode on green card priority dates. The government caps not only the number of green cards issued each year,…
Dear Sophie: What are my F-1 and other immigration options after graduation?
Photo by Joey Csunyo on Unsplash Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread…
027: How to Prepare for Visa and Green Card Interview
In this episode, I’m joined by Alcorn Immigration Law associate attorney Cori Farooqi, who often accompanies our clients to their interviews at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices. Anyone…
Dear Sophie: What does the new online classes rule mean for F-1 students?
Photo by Joey Csunyo on Unsplash Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread…