The Latest on Trump’s Revised Travel Ban
June is Immigrant Heritage Month. And it’s shaping up to be an action-packed one for President Trump’s revised travel and refugee ban. At the beginning of the month, the Trump…
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Decision in H-1B Appeal Clarifies Master’s Degree Requirement and Lottery Eligibility
Timing is everything. That’s the upshot of a recent decision from the Administrative Appeals Office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to an H-1B appeal. The decision, which…
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Sophie Alcorn Quoted in Financial Times on Trump’s Effect on Foreign Entrepreneurs
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…
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International Entrepreneur Rule—the Startup Visa Substitute—Suffers Setback
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…
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The Top 8 Immigration Options International Startup Founders Should Know
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…
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Founding Attorney Sophie Alcorn Takes on New Advisory Role with Ayvid Innovations
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,…
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The Latest Rundown on the International Entrepreneur Rule, AKA the Startup Visa
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…
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The Top 10 Things Every Startup Founder Should Know About U.S. Immigration Law
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…
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Didn’t Win in the H-1B Lottery? Now What?
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…
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Sophie Alcorn Named to Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence Advisory Committee
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…
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