Sophie Alcorn

This week, Sophie discusses a myriad of recent updates: The lottery will now be “1 person, 1 chance,” there are new filing fees, forms, software updates, and more.

Sophie Alcorn, attorney, author and founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley, California, is an award-winning Certified Specialist Attorney in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar Board…

As we dive in to the work of commercial space technology and startups, it’s important to start with an overview of some of the basics.

In this week’s Ask Sophie column, Sophie explores immigration options for coming to the United States for customer discovery.

Sophie Alcorn, attorney, author and founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley, California, is an award-winning Certified Specialist Attorney in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar Board…

In this column, I detail where things currently stand with the PERM process and discuss the changes you should look out for that may impact PERM.

In this Ask Sophie article, I describe how the IEP program works and will dive into how to qualify for IEP and offer alternatives.

Sophie Alcorn, attorney, author and founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley, California, is an award-winning Certified Specialist Attorney in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar Board…

Sophie Alcorn, attorney, author and founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley, California, is an award-winning Certified Specialist Attorney in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar Board…

Sophie Alcorn, attorney, author and founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley, California, is an award-winning Certified Specialist Attorney in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar Board…

Sophie Alcorn, attorney, author and founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley, California, is an award-winning Certified Specialist Attorney in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar Board…

Sophie Alcorn, attorney, author and founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley, California, is an award-winning Certified Specialist Attorney in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar Board…

In this week’s Ask Sophie column, we’ll dive into your best options for moving to the U.S. to join your co-founder and expand your business.

The U.S. tech industry is facing an unprecedented talent shortage. There’s a dire need for high-skilled immigration.

Sophie Alcorn, attorney, author and founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley, California, is an award-winning Certified Specialist Attorney in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar Board…

I heard that the USCIS released proposed H-1B regulations that make it easier for founders to get H-1Bs. What are the details?

In this column, Sophie provides some context on export control, the J-1 educational and cultural exchange visa, and employment authorization.

Let’s take a deep dive into how founders can beef up their qualifications for the O-1A to build their startup, reach traction, and scale.

It’s time for Congress to raise the numerical caps and eliminate the country-of-birth caps!

I wasn’t able to make it to TechCrunch Disrupt this year. What were your main immigration takeaways for founders and startups?

Many federal agencies that deal with visa and green card processes are still trying to make their way through backlogs from the pandemic.

Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies.

Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies.

Here’s another edition of “Ask 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…

‘Extraordinary ability or achievement’ may sound lofty, but you don’t have to have a Nobel Prize to qualify for this visa!

Back in 2018, the Cato Institute estimated it would take 151 years for a person born in India to get a green card in the EB-2 category.

I’ve decided to move forward and found my own startup in the U.S. What’s the best way for me to be able to stay in the U.S. and work legally?

I was accepted into a prestigious robotics engineering master’s program in the U.S. but the denial rate for F-1 student visas is increasing. Why?

I have a business plan and a market plan, but no immigration plan. What’s your advice? Which visa should I apply for?