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 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.…
DetailsAre you a Mexican or Canadian citizen looking to legally live and work in the U.S.? In this immigration world, there’s a toolbox of possibilities and options for everyone. You just need to get creative in figuring out solutions that you’d qualify for. One of the visas available to Canadian and Mexican citizens is called…
DetailsPhoto 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 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.…
DetailsThe United States has one of the larger expat communities of Australians in the world. Part of the reason is that it’s relatively easy for Australians to obtain an E-3 visa. What is an E-3 visa? It’s a nonimmigrant visa earmarked for citizens of Australia. Like an H-1B, it requires an employer sponsor and a…
DetailsPhoto 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 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.…
DetailsWe’re pleased to introduce Gilberto Orozco Jr., an associate attorney, who focuses on business immigration. Gilbert joined the Alcorn Immigration Law team earlier this year after working as a staff attorney at a large immigration law firm in the Bay Area. There, he focused on complex Request for Evidence (RFE) responses, PERM reviews, and nonimmigrant…
DetailsFor U.S. citizens, 18-year-olds are considered to be adults and they have the right to vote. But in immigration law, somebody is considered a child if they’re under the age of 21. If you’re all still on visas by the time they turn 21, they will need to find their own path to staying in…
DetailsPhoto 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 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.…
DetailsWhen you’re thinking of laying off people during this COVID-19 crisis, be aware of the different obligations and consequences depending on the different immigration statuses. As a leader, you need to step up and make sure that you’re dealing with these changes in the most graceful and effective way possible. People on Work Permits There…
DetailsPhoto 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 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.…
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