Every year, USCIS makes its decision in the annual H-1B lottery for new professionals to get sponsored by companies for temporary work visas. If you or your employee, as the candidate, have already gotten through the lottery, why waste your chance with creating a simplistic H-1B that is likely to fail? Now is the time…
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. “Whether you’re in…
DetailsCOVID-19 has created major upheavals that have greatly impacted the United States including the immigration landscape. Here are the current immigration changes that you need to know about: 1. Travel is restricted. A U.S. citizen or a permanent resident who’s outside of the U.S. can still return to the United States regardless of the…
DetailsIf 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…
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