Photo 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.…
Photo 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.…
In this episode of Immigration Law for Tech Startups, I proudly unveil the details of Alcorn Immigration Law’s new Extraordinary Ability Bootcamp, an online course. In my previous “Extraordinary Ability Bootcamp” podcast episode, I discussed the O-1A nonimmigrant visa for extraordinary ability, the EB-1A extraordinary ability green card, and the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver…
If 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…
Watch Sophie’s video to learn all about Matter of Dhanasar, a new case from the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office that redefines the standard for EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waivers), making it easier for entrepreneurs to get green cards. This is it… a startup green card! Merry Christmas, Silicon Valley!
There are a lot of reasons to consider getting a green card through an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (EB-2 NIW). With Matter of Dhanasar, it’s a lot easier to get for startup founders in Silicon Valley. This is a great category for you to consider if you are a startup founder working at a company in…
U.S. employers and foreign nationals can forego the arduous and lengthy labor certification process if they receive an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW). An NIW means employers can forego labor certification for an EB-2 green card for foreign nationals with “exceptional ability” in the sciences, arts, or business, or an advanced degree if in the “national…