Sophie Alcorn

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 Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: Does the H-1B visa require founders to give up equity and control? Ask Sophie: What’s the fastest green card if we are from India or China?

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 Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.

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Ask Sophie: Does the H-1B visa require founders to give up equity and control?

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: What’s the fastest green card if we are from India or China?

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 can I move to the US to join my co-founder?

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.

Ask Sophie: What should we know about the next H-1B lottery?

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

Ask Sophie: Will there be more visas and green cards for AI talent?

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: Is it now easier for founders to get H-1B visas?

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

Ask Sophie: How does my immigration status affect export control licensing to build in space tech?

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

Ask Sophie: Can a bootstrapping solo founder get an O-1A?

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.

Ask Sophie: What are the options for replacing an L-1A visa?

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

Ask Sophie: What are your top immigration tips from TechCrunch Disrupt 2023?

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

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: Can you explain the H-1B visa, EB-2 green card transfer and Visa Bulletin?

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

Ask Sophie: Can I get an O-1A visa to bypass the H-1B process?

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

Ask Sophie: How do I move my startup to the US while my co-founders remain in India?

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’ book excerpt: A startup founder’s guide to O-1A visas

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

Ask Sophie: What’s the wait time for EB-2 and EB-1 green card categories for those born in India?

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.

Ask Sophie: What are the visa options for a startup founder with family? 

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: 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: Any tips for F-1 student visa approval amid the rising denial rate?

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?
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