Sophie_Alcorn

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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
Yes, we need systemic legal change. But at least in the short term there are at least some options for those who need them.
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
I tried to cover it all but sometimes TechCrunch edits the headline. Thanks for reading!
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
That's true! But I've helped a LOT of people go from unqualified to qualified for Eb-1A or EB-2 NIW. Here is my class that teaches people how: https://alcorn-immigration-law.teachable.com/p/extraordinary...
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
Hahaha
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
Usually, yes!
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
Yes, your interpretation of my article is correct!
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
That is generally true, except perhaps in the first couple years of having your green card if you got it through employment. It could come up in a citizenship application if you didn't work at the sponsoring company long enough.
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
Yes, that is the solution I recommended in the article, because a lot of people are worried that the 60 day grace period won't be enough if they are laid off from their current H-1B employer.
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
I know a lot of immigrants who can get an offer for concurrent employment for 5-10 hours a week at smaller companies that don't make as many headlines as a company like Coinbase. It's a lot cheaper to get qualified for an O-1A or
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
The system is super broken. If you're from India or China and on H-1B and just starting out, do whatever your employer is willing to sponsor you for to get a green card, but your fastest path is probably to figure out how to qualify th
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
Also the EB-2 NIW, see my other comment in this thread!
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
The backlogs do exist, they're based on the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, and they are for green cards specifically. In the employment-based immigrant visa categories, they specifically apply to people from India and China.
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
Yes, this is correct. Some employers are even willing to start the green card process before the H-1B is even selected in the lottery. But whether that's a good idea depends on the specifics of each employee's travel plans and cur
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
Yes this is correct.
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
H-1B holders can seek green cards through a variety of ways: green card lottery (for certain countries), family sponsorship (such as marriage green cards), and employment sponsorship (the EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-4, and EB-5 categories.) Within
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
Yes, the H-1B is dual intent. Actually people can start the green card process sooner than 6 years. Yes, the H-1B is usually valid up to 6 years but there can be AC21 extensions if you reach certain milestones in the green card process. Th
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
Yes, I totally agree. We need systemic change. I helped write the startup visa for Congress and although the house passed it, the Senate wouldn't. They're gridlocked and we need other creative legal solutions.
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
Happy this article I wrote is of value to y'all. Lmk if you have questions and I'll try to respond where I can.
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How can I protect my H-1B and green card if I am laid off?(alcorn.law)
28 points by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago|71 comments
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Dear Sophie: Any tips for negotiating visa and green card sponsorship?(alcorn.law)
2 points by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago|0 comments
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Podcast Episode 131: Immigration and the Future of Human Flight with Guanhao Wu(alcorn.law)
1 points by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago|0 comments
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Dear Sophie: Is it ok to use a visitor visa while holding an H-1B?(alcorn.law)
1 points by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago|0 comments
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Podcast Episode 130: Resilience, Flexibility, & Empathy with Jamais Cascio(alcorn.law)
1 points by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago|0 comments
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Dear Sophie: Can I start a company or a side hustle on a TN?(alcorn.law)
1 points by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago|0 comments
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Podcast: H-1B Trends with Robert Bouchard, The H-1B Guy(alcorn.law)
2 points by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago|0 comments
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Dear Sophie: How to get an O-1 for UX/UI design for freelance Web3 projects?(alcorn.law)
1 points by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago|1 comments
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
Dear Sophie, I’m a UX/UI designer working in Europe at a web3 company in the United States. I would like to resign from my current position and move to the U.S. to pursue work that allows me to have more autonomy, flexibility and the a
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Dear Sophie: What immigration options are best for a decentralized team?(alcorn.law)
1 points by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago|1 comments
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by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago
We just raised a $20 million Series A, and we need to hire more engineers to fully develop our product. In addition, we’d like to bring our overseas PEO contractors to the States to join us more locally and in-timezone. We’re excited about
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Dear Sophie: How long am I required to stay at my job after I get my green card?(alcorn.law)
1 points by Sophie_Alcorn 4y ago|1 comments

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