Dear Sophie: How can I get an H-1B without the lottery?
For the past few years, our company has put very promising candidates into the annual H-1B lottery. None of them have been selected. Are there any other ways we can obtain H-1Bs for our team members? Sophie Alcorn Contri.....»»
Study detects lottery-like behavior in cryptocurrency market
Recent research from the University of Vaasa and the University of Jyväskyla shows that speculation and lottery-like behavior is a fundamental factor for the pricing of cryptocurrencies. Speculation could explain the enormous increase in the market.....»»
Dear Sophie: What should I know about prenups and getting a green card through marriage?
My soon-to-be spouse will sponsor me for a green card. Are there any minimum salary requirements for her to sponsor me? Is there anything I should keep in mind before starting the green card process? Sophie Alcorn Contri.....»»
Dear Sophie: When can I finally come to Silicon Valley?
I was originally looking at opening an office in Silicon Valley to be close to software engineers and investors, but then… COVID-19 :) A lot has changed over the last year - can I still come? Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
Dear Sophie: What type of visa should we get to fundraise in Silicon Valley?
Should we come to Silicon Valley to meet with venture capitalists? How should we begin that process? What type of visa should we get and how easy is it to get? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twit.....»»
Dear Sophie: What are the pros and cons of the H-1B, O-1A and EB-1A?
I’m an entrepreneur who wants to expand my startup to the U.S. What are the benefits and drawbacks of various types of visas and green cards? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
Dear Sophie: What are the pros and cons of the H-1B, O-1A, and EB-1A?
I’m an entrepreneur who wants to expand my startup to the U.S. What are the benefits and drawbacks of various types of visas and green cards? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
Dear Sophie: Can you demystify the H-1B process and E-3 premium processing?
Can you help demystify the H-1B process and provide any tips? We also want to hire an Australian and transfer their E-3. How quickly can this be done? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
China Charges Ahead With a National Digital Currency
The electronic Chinese yuan is now being tested in cities such as Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing. No other major power is as far along with a homegrown digital currency. From a report: Annabelle Huang recently won a government lottery to try China's.....»»
Dear Sophie: Which immigration options are the fastest?
I’m getting this question quite frequently now as more and more startups with recent funding rounds are looking to quickly expand. Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter S.....»»
Dear Sophie: Tips for filing for a green card for my soon-to-be spouse
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter 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 peo.....»»
Dear Sophie: How can I improve our startup’s international recruiting?
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter 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 peo.....»»
Dear Sophie: What’s the recipe for an H-1B?
What goes into an H-1B petition? How has it changed in recent weeks? Is the lottery going to be wage-based or random? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is.....»»
Welcome Tage Kene-Okafor, Mary Ann Azevedo, Sophie Burkholder and a guy named Drew
There are some additions to the TechCrunch team that I’m happy to announce. First, Kirsten Korosec, who has been with us for more than two years, was promoted to Transportation Editor. Kirsten has done amazing work, helping to elevate our footh.....»»
Anna-Sophie Dienemann creates wearable pop-up "distance keepers"
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Anna-Sophie Dienemann has developed a line of accessories to encourage social distancing that can be unleashed by the wearer when others come too close. Read more Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Anna-Sophi.....»»
"Meme Stock" Rally Rescues AMC Theaters From $600 Million Debt
This week's bizarre "meme stock" rally, which has delivered lottery-like windfalls for holders of GameStop stock, also wiped out $600 million in debt owed by the AMC theater chain. Polygon reports: That's because, on Wednesday, a private equity firm.....»»
Dear Sophie: How can I sponsor my mom and stepdad for green cards?
My biological dad passed away several years ago when I was an adult and my mom has since remarried. Can they get green cards? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie A.....»»
How desperate are you for GPUs, CPUs, consoles? Newegg tests with new lottery
System counters (some) issues with scalpers, inventory, but are the hoops worth it? Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Over the past 12 months, electronics retailers have been under increased fire and scrutiny for mishandling how t.....»»
Dear Sophie: What are Biden’s immigration changes?
What is your sense as to how the new administration will change business, corporate and startup founder immigration to the U.S.? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophi.....»»
Dear Sophie: What’s the new minimum salary required for H-1B visa applicants?
I hear the random H-1B lottery will be replaced with a new system that selects H-1B candidates based on their salaries. How will this new process work? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
Dear Sophie: Banging my head against the wall understanding the US immigration system
Can you please share an overview of the U.S. immigration system and how it works so I can get the big picture and understand what I’m navigating? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»