H-1B visa

Ask Sophie: What are the latest H-1B lottery updates?

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.

Ask Sophie: What are the USCIS H-1B lottery and filing fee updates?

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on X Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entreprene

Ask Sophie: How do we transfer H-1Bs? Can we transfer green cards too?

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on X Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entreprene

Ask Sophie: I work at OpenAI on an H-1B. How can I explore immigration independence?

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on X Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entreprene

Ask Sophie: How would a government shutdown affect the H-1B visa process?

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

Ask Sophie: As an immigrant to the US, how can I create and work for my own startup?

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?

Ask Sophie: How realistic are my chances of hiring H-1B candidates at my startup?

With more than 750,000 H-1B registrations this year, is it realistic for my startup to consider hiring candidates who are seeking them?

Ask Sophie: Any guidance for changing jobs while on an H-1B?

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on X Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entreprene

Ask Sophie: Do I need 2 visas to work at 2 different startups?

Do I need to get two separate visas to work at two companies at the same time? Can I transfer my H-1B to one or both companies?

Ask Sophie: How much time and money will we need for an H-1B transfer?

Approximately how much time and money will we need to set aside for the H1-B transfer process? Are there alternatives?

Ask Sophie: Will I be allowed into the US if my passport expires in 5 months?

I’m planning to stay in the U.S. for a couple of months, but I just realized that my passport expires in September. Should I delay my trip?

Ask Sophie: What to do if selected/not selected in H-1B lottery?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services received enough electronic lottery registrations to max out the number of H-1Bs that can be allocated in the new fiscal year.

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How many people are employers going to register in the H-1B lottery this year? Will there be fewer because of all of the layoffs?

Dear Sophie: What are my options for changing my status from an L-1 visa?

What are my options for changing my immigration status so I can work at a startup in the U.S. within a year or two?

Dear Sophie: Is there a domestic pilot program for H-1B and L visa stamping?

How long will it take to get an interview for an H-1B visa stamp? Am I eligible for a visa interview waiver? How do I get one? Can I do it from the U.S. this year?

Dear Sophie: Will published articles better my odds of getting an O-1A or H-1B visa?

I’ve heard that articles in publications about an entrepreneur or a startup can be a big plus when applying for an O-1A or H-1B visa. Is that true?

Dear Sophie: What H-1B and other immigration changes can we expect this year?

When will the visa application fee hikes come into effect? Are there any other immigration-related changes coming this year?

Dear Sophie: How do I change my L-1B to an H-1B through the lottery?

Can I change my L-1B visa to an H-1B with a different company? My understanding is that L visas are restricted to working only with the issuing company.

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