When 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.…
DetailsIf you’re a foreign investor looking to start or expand your operations in the United States, one of the many routes that you can take to obtain a temporary, nonimmigrant status is the E-2 visa. What Makes E-2 an Amazing Option There is no lottery involved, unlike the H-1B status. It’s available at any 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.…
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…
DetailsNo matter where you are in the world and no matter what your past accomplishments are, it’s possible to build out your criteria for extraordinary ability visas in parallel with building your company. A brief overview: O-1A Nonimmigrant Visa This is a temporary visa that allows you to initially stay in the U.S. for…
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 thrilled to introduce Amenah Keshari. She joined the Alcorn Immigration Law team last fall as an associate attorney in our business immigration team. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Amenah has been working remotely from Houston. She manages all aspects of employment-based immigration matters, including H-1B, L-1, E-1, E-2, F-1, O-1, TN, EB-1, and EB-2…
DetailsIf you’re looking to come to stay in the U.S. and you’ve made some major scientific, scholarly or business-related contributions in your field or any other past accomplishments, there are basically three options you may want to consider. O-1A Nonimmigrant Visa EB-1A Green Card EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Green Card Requirement and Criteria Both…
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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