I’m currently working on OPT for an early-stage biotech startup. I heard that the next lottery will not select H-1B candidates based on the highest salaries paid. What else should I know?
Dear Sophie: What’s allowed between a K-1 visa and a green card?
My fiancée is in the U.S. on a K visa. We’re thinking about eloping to Vegas so we can get started on her green card application before a big wedding in her hometown in the spring. Is that allowed?
Dear Sophie: How to maneuver the latest travel bans, H-1B alternatives
Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies.
Dear Sophie: What are the latest rules for H-1B visas?
I have been applying for positions in the U.S., and one company says that if they hire me and get me an H-1B visa, the filing fees and cost will be taken out of my paycheck. Is that allowed?
Dear Sophie: Any advice on visa issues for new hires?
I run operations at an early-stage startup, and I’ve been tasked with hiring and HR. I’m feeling out of my depth and trying to figure out visa issues for prospective hires. Do you have any advice?
Dear Sophie: Any advice for living my dreams in Silicon Valley?
After trying to find an H-1B job to immigrate to the U.S. for several years, I took a position with a company in Canada. My dream is to immigrate to Silicon Valley to start my own venture. Any advice?
Dear Sophie: Any suggestions for recruiting international tech talent?
My early-stage startup is having a really tough time recruiting engineering talent, but we’re open to hiring internationally. Any suggestions on strategies and how to help our company stand out?
Dear Sophie: Startup recruiting strategies for international students and recent grads?
I’m a recruiter at a startup, and I’m looking for an edge to onboard top engineers who are about to graduate from a U.S. university and who mention CPT, OPT and STEM OPT. How do we recruit them?
Dear Sophie: Any advice for getting media coverage for my startup?
I’m an entrepreneur working on building up my qualifications for the EB-1A green card (or maybe an O-1A). Toward that goal, I’ve been trying to get media coverage about my startup. Any advice?
Dear Sophie: What’s the difference between IEP and the latest proposed startup visa?
What’s the difference between International Entrepreneur Parole and the latest proposed startup visa? Do you think the startup visa will become a reality? If so, when?