Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your …
Ask Sophie™: Any tips for F-1 student visa approval amid the rising denial rate?
Dear Sophie, I was accepted into a prestigious robotics engineering master’s program in the U.S. that begins in the fall! However, I heard the …
Ask Sophie™: How do we relocate Ukrainian and Russian team members to the US?
Dear Sophie, Our startup employs about 30 people globally through a combination of direct and co-employment based on their country. Over the …
Ask Sophie™: How long until I can travel while waiting for my green card?
Dear Sophie, I came to the United States from Tunisia to get my master’s degree and Ph.D. I recently finished my Ph.D., and I’m working for a …
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Ask Sophie™: What are my options if a company rescinds my OPT job offer?
Dear Sophie, I’m an international student graduating this month, but the company I was supposed to start working for on OPT has rescinded my job …
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Ask Sophie™: Which visas are best for US startup accelerators?
Dear Sophie, I co-founded a startup last year, and my co-founder and I were just accepted to an accelerator program in the United States! What …
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Ask Sophie™: Can I apply for an EB-1A without first getting an O-1A?
Dear Sophie, What do you think about applying for an EB-1A straight away without first using the O-1A as a stepping stone? Thanks! — …
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Ask Sophie™: Will I be allowed into the US if my passport expires in 5 months?
Dear Sophie, I founded a startup in Zimbabwe a few years ago. I planned to visit the United States for the first time next month to check out the …
Ask Sophie™: My STEM OPT expires in 30 days, what are my options?
Dear Sophie, My STEM OPT expires in a month, and my company did not register me in this year’s H-1B lottery. I’m not sure what options I have …
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Ask Sophie™: How many employment green cards are available each year?
Dear Sophie, I’m trying to figure out how long I have to wait for a green card. I have two questions for you: How many employment green cards in …
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