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Building a strong startup developer culture requires constant adjustment

As a startup grows, it's important to instill a strong and inclusive developer culture that can evolve as you add engineers.

Ask Sophie: Is it easier yet for AI founders to get green cards?

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

A blueprint for founders navigating economic uncertainty

Founding a company during economic uncertainty and excelling takes more than just a hungry founder with a good idea.

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: 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

Consider three lenses when building your go-forward brand

Your business must ensure that internal and external targets understand what the merged company will deliver and how it will make it happen.

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.

Navigating startups through smart investments, outsourcing and cash preservation

Given today’s harsh economy and reduced VC spending, startups need a critical eye when purchasing SaaS and cloud infrastructure.

3 ways startups can improve survival odds in a tough economic landscape

The most successful startups today focus on incremental enhancements that create real value, not just rapid, unsustainable growth.

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

How to be an inspirational startup founder

For startup founders, the ability to inspire has everything to do with the ability to get others to see the world the way you do.

How AI is enhancing, not threatening, the future of professionals

Driven by the notion of AI as a competitor, fear of job displacement still looms in some corners of the professional world.

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?
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