If you have a U.S. company and you want to hire somebody from another country to do business activities for you geographically inside the U.S., a work visa is often required. The process could seem daunting. But when you’re able to equip yourself with the right resources and knowledge about this, there’s definitely a bright…
DetailsThank you for being a part of the Alcorn community. While our physical office in Mountain View, California is temporarily closed through at least April 7th to support the health and safety of our clients, team, and community, we are continuing to support you with virtual meetings as we work from home. We’re appreciative that…
DetailsHow well do you understand the visa application process? Well, a lot goes into it actually. And there are several dos and don’ts that you need to consider if you opt for a speedy, favorable outcome. Therefore, it’s important to keep these best practices handy to make sure you leave no stone unturned before beginning…
DetailsThere are so many brilliant people around the world who would love to work in Silicon Valley and that’s a huge asset to any business that wants to be competitive. You want to recruit and retain the best talent – and this is only one side of it. The other side is going through all…
DetailsCompanies really need the best talent from all around the world. But what is more important when it comes to headcount and talent acquisition and retention than your budget? Here are 7 ways to make sure the immigration process is as cost-saving as possible. 1. Have a conversation about the strategy. Set a clear legal…
DetailsWe’re thrilled that once again the work, strategies, and insights we provide our tech startup clients have been recognized. Attorney and Practice Magazine named founder Sophie Alcorn as one of the Top 10 attorneys practicing immigration law in California for 2020! When selecting the Top 10 Firms degrees, Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 attorney…
DetailsWe have new immigration data showing what has been going over the last couple of years through the most recent government fiscal year of 2019. Although denial rates for H-1B, L-1, O, and TN visas, as well as Requests for Evidence (RFEs) increased, it remains possible to craft a strong strategy and win. Feel free…
DetailsWhether you’re getting green cards for people in your company or you’re looking to work and immigrate to the United States on a green card, it’s important that you have an idea about the general process. Green Card = Permanent Residence = Immigrant Visa Green card is slang for permanent residence in the United…
DetailsWe’re pleased to introduce Samuel Nguyen. Samuel joined Alcorn Immigration Law last year as an administrative assistant with our business immigration team. “Every day we create opportunities for people to start a new business, a new job, and a new life in the U.S.,” he says. “That’s exciting!” Samuel became interested in law while taking…
DetailsAre you a founder considering your immigration options and what life in Silicon Valley might be like? Founder Sophie Alcorn recently discussed immigration options for international startup founders on the Fundraising Radio podcast with host Konstantin Dubovitskiy. The podcast dives into an overview of the visas and green cards available to international startup founders and…
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