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.....»»
Dear Sophie: Tips on EB-1A and EB-2 NIW?
I’m on an H-1B in the U.S. I’ve been looking at the EB-1A and EB-2 NIW. I’m not sure if I would qualify for an EB-1A, but since I was born in India, I face a longer wait for an EB-2 NIW. Any tips? Sophie Alcorn Con.....»»
Dear Sophie: Can I hire an engineer whose green card is being sponsored by another company?
I want to extend an offer to an engineer who has been working in the U.S. on an H-1B. Her current employer is sponsoring her for an EB-2 green card. Can we take over her green card process? Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
Dear Sophie: Which immigration options allow me to launch my own startup?
I’m appreciative that I made it through the H-1B lottery, but I’m stuck in a rut. I really want to start something of my own. Are there any immigration options that would allow me to do that? Sophie Alcorn Contributo.....»»
Dear Sophie: Should we sponsor international hires for H-1B transfers and green cards?
"My startup is desperately recruiting, and we see a lot of engineering candidates on H-1Bs. They’re looking for H-1B transfers and green cards. What should we do?" Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share o.....»»
Democratic Bill Would Suspend Section 230 Protections When Social Networks Boost Anti-vax Conspiracies
Two Democratic senators introduced a bill Thursday that would strip away the liability shield that social media platforms hold dear when those companies are found to have boosted anti-vaccine conspiracies and other kinds of health misinformation. Fro.....»»
Democratic bill would suspend Section 230 protections when social networks boost anti-vax conspiracies
Two Democratic senators introduced a bill Thursday that would strip away the liability shield that social media platforms hold dear when those companies boost anti-vaccine conspiracies and other kinds of health misinformation. The Health Misinformati.....»»
Dear Sophie: Tell me more about the EB-1A extraordinary ability green card
I’m a postdoc engineer who started STEM OPT after failing to get selected in the H-1B lottery. A colleague suggested I apply for an EB-1A green card, but I have not won any major awards. Tell me more? Sophie Alcorn Con.....»»
Dear Sophie: What’s the process for getting International Entrepreneur Parole?
I co-founded a startup and have an O-1A visa. My wife wants to return to work, but she cannot get authorization on an O-3. If I switch to International Entrepreneur Parole, can she get a work permit? Sophie Alcorn Contri.....»»
Dear economy, creators aren’t fragile plants
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. For this week’s deep dive, Alex and Natasha brought on Alexis Gay, a former operator at Patreon who now makes h.....»»
Dear Sophie: How can I bring my parents and sister to the US?
U.S. citizens who are at least 21 years and can sponsor a broader list of family members for green cards: parents, spouses, children and stepchildren, and brothers and sisters. Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
Lollipop AI launches online grocery marketplace where you can build your own recipes
As I’ve taken to online grocery shopping over the pandemic, I’ve always wondered why supermarkets didn’t offer simple ‘recipe’ features that would have automatically collected items for a homemade meal. It seemed an opportunity missed......»»
The best recipe apps for iOS and Android
You don’t have to be a celebrity chef to make a delicious meal -- you just need an easy recipe app. We’ve rounded up the best recipe apps for Android and iOS......»»
Dear EU: It’s time to grip
The EU for all its lethargy, faults and fetishization of bureaucracy, is, ultimately, a good idea. It might be 64 years from the formation of the European Common Market, but it is 29 years since the EU’s formation in the Maastricht Treaty, and.....»»
How cells "read" artificial ingredients tossed into genetic recipe
If the genome is the recipe of life, base pairs are the individual ingredients listed. These chemical structures form DNA, and every living organism on Earth has just four. The specific arrangements of these four base pairs—A, T, C, G—make us who.....»»
Dear Sophie: What is a diversity green card and how do I apply for one?
I'd love to get a green card and expand my tech company in the U.S. Someone mentioned that I should apply for a diversity green card. Would you provide me with more details about it and how to apply? Sophie Alcorn Contri.....»»
Sugar overload may be a recipe for long-term problems
Children who consume too much sugar could be at greater risk of becoming obese, hyperactive, and cognitively impaired, as adults, according to the results of a new study......»»
New research in protein sequencing poised to transform medicine
While DNA provides the genetic recipe book for biological form and function, it is the job of the body's proteins to carry out the complex commands dictated by DNA's genetic code......»»
The biodegradable battery that"s 3D printed, disposable and made of paper
The fabrication device for the battery revolution looks quite unconspicuous: It is a modified, commercially available 3D printer, located in a room in the Empa laboratory building. But the real innovation lies within the recipe for the gelatinous ink.....»»
Dear Sophie: How does International Entrepreneur Parole work for startup founder immigration?
I’ve been hearing a lot about International Entrepreneur Parole lately. How does parole work and how long does it take? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcor.....»»
A Recipe for Building Brand Value in an Era of Disruption
Marketing leaders are grappling with the question of how they can and should manage their brands in this disrupted world. Here are 10 strategies to get started. Continue reading........»»