If you have a fiance or spouse who lives outside of the U.S. and you’re looking to get them a green card based on love, all you have to do is – show your love. Sounds easier said than done, doesn’t it? But there are very important things you need to consider: 1. Be…
DetailsWe’ve got your back and we remain here to support you. Despite a lot of fear-mongering about immigration right now, we stand firm in our mission to overcome borders, expand opportunity, and connect the world. We serve people like you every day by practicing compassionate, visionary, and expert immigration law, so you can follow your…
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 somebody recruiting for a startup in the United States, you need to understand there are myriad options available. Here’s a handy guide to help you figure out who you can hire and how. A, B, and C Visas An A visa is for diplomats. B visas are for visitors. C and D…
DetailsThe COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the importance of immigrants to medical research and health-care in the U.S. More than 11,000 immigrants on H-1B visas and green cards are working on treatments and vaccines for COVID-19 at major major biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the U.S., according to a new analysis by the…
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 startup founder or a recruiter looking to hire someone from overseas to be physically working in your company within the United States, there are steps you need to consider in preparing your company for the H-1B process. 1. Your company needs to be formed. Under the U.S. immigration law, the best…
DetailsPhoto by Joey Csunyo on Unsplash “Dear Sophie” is an 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 people ops,…
DetailsThe National Advocates named founder Sophie Alcorn to its Top 40 Under 40 immigration attorneys in California for the second year. The Top 40 Under 40 list includes lawyers who have shown extraordinary abilities with exceptional results. Lawyers on the list must also have a high level of respect from peers and high client satisfaction. …
DetailsEvery 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…
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