H-1B visa
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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…
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…
Many federal agencies that deal with visa and green card processes are still trying to make their way through backlogs from the pandemic.
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?
With more than 750,000 H-1B registrations this year, is it realistic for my startup to consider hiring candidates who are seeking them?
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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?
Approximately how much time and money will we need to set aside for the H1-B transfer process? Are there alternatives?
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?
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?
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?
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…
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?
When will the visa application fee hikes come into effect? Are there any other immigration-related changes coming this year?
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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My employer will sponsor me in the H-1B lottery in March. Can you share any tips for presenting a strong H-1B case if I’m selected? If I’m not selected, then…
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We’re a pre-seed startup thinking about sponsoring an early employee’s H-1B visa to stay in the U.S. How does the process work?
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When an H-1B worker loses their job, a loud clock starts clicking: unless they can land a new position or change their immigration status within 60 days, they are required…
We have a stealth early-stage biotech startup. Do we qualify to petition a co-founder on STEM OPT for an H-1B in the lottery? Are there better altenatives?