051: U.S. Immigration Explained
In this episode of Immigration Law for Tech Startups, I provide a very high-level overview of how the U.S. immigration system came to be and why it’s designed the way…
Dear Sophie: How did immigration change for startup founders in 2020?
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…
050: The Ideal U.S. Immigration System with Prof. Bill Hing
Before we jump into this episode of Immigration Law for Tech Startups, I am thrilled to announce that DACA is back—100% back! On Dec. 4, a federal judge ordered the…
Dear Sophie: How did immigration change for startup founders in 2020?
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…
049: Never Do This in Immigration – Family
In this episode of Immigration Law for Tech Startups, I am thrilled to be joined once again by my fabulous law partner, Anita Koumriqian, to discuss what we’re calling the…
Dear Sophie: Can founders get visas in 2021 through DACA or other means?
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…
048: Immigration 2021 Outlook
In this episode of Immigration Law for Tech Startups, I discuss all the amazing immigration changes on the horizon for 2021. If you had put your immigration plans on hold…
Dear Sophie: Hacks for the March 2021 H-1B lottery?
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…
Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Selects Sophie Alcorn for Board
We’re pleased to announce that the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce has selected founder Sophie Alcorn to join its Board of Directors. She will begin serving her first three-year term…
047: 2020 End of Year Immigration Recap
In this episode of Immigration Law for Tech Startups, I recap the unprecedented year of changes to U.S. immigration policy. Despite all the changes this year, no new…