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The Financial Times interviewed founding attorney Sophie Alcorn for her insight on President Trump’s impact on international entrepreneurs and startup investors for a recent article, “Immigrant entrepreneurs in the US wait for Trump’s next move.“ The article is part of series the daily international newspaper is running on “Understanding Entrepreneurs.” About Sophie A Stanford-educated expert on U.S. immigration…

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Jun92017

International Entrepreneur Rule—the Startup Visa Substitute—Suffers Setback

International Entrepreneur RuleBy Sophie Alcorn June 9, 2017 Leave a comment

The International Entrepreneur Rule, the startup visa substitute that was set to go into effect next month, has been sent back to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget for review. It’s unclear what will come out of the review. At a minimum, it could delay the implementation of the rule that allows foreign…

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Jun22017

The Top 8 Immigration Options International Startup Founders Should Know

ImmigrationBy Sophie Alcorn June 2, 2017 Leave a comment

If you’re an international founder, legally establishing your new startup in the United States presents a challenge. Devising the best strategy requires knowing the immigration options available, consulting with an experienced attorney, and weighing the factors in your situation. If you would like a strategy session about your immigration options, contact us at Alcorn Immigration…

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May232017

Founding Attorney Sophie Alcorn Takes on New Advisory Role with Ayvid Innovations

ImmigrationBy Alcorn Immigration Law May 23, 2017 Leave a comment

Ayvid Innovations has added founding attorney Sophie Alcorn to its cadre of advisors. The Los Altos, Calif., based firm connects entrepreneurs and startups from around the world to Silicon Valley resources, advisors, and investors. Alcorn began practicing immigration law in 2008. Since then, she has successfully handled hundreds of immigration cases on behalf of entrepreneurs, companies,…

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May182017

The Latest Rundown on the International Entrepreneur Rule, AKA the Startup Visa

International Entrepreneur RuleBy Sophie Alcorn May 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Founding attorney Sophie Alcorn reviewed the International Entrepreneur Rule—or “startup visa”—and provided the latest on its status at a recent webinar. Thanks to Early Growth Financial Services for hosting the event.

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May112017

The Top 10 Things Every Startup Founder Should Know About U.S. Immigration Law

ImmigrationBy Sophie Alcorn May 11, 2017 Leave a comment

U.S. immigration laws and policies are not only complex and confusing, but they are constantly changing. Here are the Top 10 things every startup founder or prospective startup founder should know before creating or growing their company in the U.S. 10. Creative Immigration Strategies Exist Devising a strategy for international entrepreneurs to create or…

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May102017

Didn’t Win in the H-1B Lottery? Now What?

H-1BBy Sophie Alcorn May 10, 2017 Leave a comment

Relax. Every year the Alcorn Immigration Law team helps employers and foreign professionals devise immigration strategies that fit their needs. Those strategies may include a backup plan in the event that a job candidate fails to get an H-1B specialty occupation visa in the annual H-1B lottery in April. Several other visa options exist for…

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May102017

Sophie Alcorn Named to Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence Advisory Committee

ImmigrationBy Alcorn Immigration Law May 10, 2017 Leave a comment

The Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence Coalition (Global EIR) has named Sophie Alcorn to its Legal Advisory Committee. Global EIR is a nonprofit network of entrepreneurs, investors, and universities. Established in 2015, the organization helps international entrepreneurs remain and build their companies in the U.S. Global EIR partners international founders with universities, mentors, investors, and cities. That partnership…

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May92017

New Federal Budget Is Mixed Bag for Immigration

ImmigrationBy Sophie Alcorn May 9, 2017 Leave a comment

President Trump signed the nearly $1.2 trillion spending bill approved by Congress last week that keeps the federal government running for the remainder of the 2017 fiscal year, ending on Sept. 30. The new budget largely overlooks spending for most of Trump’s anti-immigration proposals and stepped-up enforcement measures. Still, the new federal budget contains both good…

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Apr252017

H-1Bs Still Available Despite Trump’s “Hire American” Order Seeking H-1B Reform

H-1BBy Sophie Alcorn April 25, 2017 Leave a comment

We are still helping companies and candidates obtain H-1B visas despite recent presidential administrative actions seeking H-1B reform. President Trump signed an executive order last week calling for H-1B visas to be awarded to “the most-skilled or highest-paid petition beneficiaries.” The “Buy American and Hire American” order directs the agencies involved with the H-1B visa…

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Sophie Alcorn Quoted in Financial Times on Trump’s Effect on Foreign Entrepreneurs

International Entrepreneur Rule—the Startup Visa Substitute—Suffers Setback

The Top 8 Immigration Options International Startup Founders Should Know

Founding Attorney Sophie Alcorn Takes on New Advisory Role with Ayvid Innovations

The Latest Rundown on the International Entrepreneur Rule, AKA the Startup Visa

The Top 10 Things Every Startup Founder Should Know About U.S. Immigration Law

Didn’t Win in the H-1B Lottery? Now What?

Sophie Alcorn Named to Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence Advisory Committee

New Federal Budget Is Mixed Bag for Immigration

H-1Bs Still Available Despite Trump’s “Hire American” Order Seeking H-1B Reform

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