TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Dear Sophie: My co-founder’s a green card applicant who just got laid off. Are there any visas or green cards that I can apply for on my own without relying on my employer? Individuals can apply for either the EB-1A or the EB-2 NIW without an employer sponsor or even a job offer. File for EB-1 NOW! File for EB-1 NOW!

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Dear Sophie: Tips for getting a National Interest green card by myself? Dear Sophie: I’m working in the Bay Area on an H-1B visa and my employer won’t sponsor my green card. However, I think I might qualify for an EB-2 NIW green card. She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Dear Sophie: Are there any visas or green cards I can get on my own? We filed a PERM for one of our team members about five months ago for her EB-2 green card, and we’re awaiting certification from the Labor Department. Will the layoffs in the tech industry affect the PERM process for EB-2 and EB-3 green cards?

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Attorneys for Pepperdine University in Malibu have filed a lawsuit against the streaming service and Warner Bros. Netflix says it’s not so notable Attorneys for Netflix wrote in an opposition filing that the series “has nothing to do with universities or college sports, and never mentions or alludes to Pepperdine.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2023

Both of my co-founders are on H-1Bs and had green cards in the works with our former company. What do we need to do to transfer their H-1Bs and green cards to our startup? Based on your experience, do investors care about the amount of money a startup spends on visas and green cards for their founders?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2021

Dear Sophie: Can I hire an engineer whose green card is being sponsored by another company? I want to apply for a green card on my own. I recommend you consult an experienced immigration attorney who can evaluate your abilities and accomplishments and assess your prospects for each green card.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2021

Dear Sophie: Should we sponsor international hires for H-1B transfers and green cards? . So, if you or your employer were selected, be sure to file an H-1B petition by November 3. She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor.

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2022

Dear Sophie: When should I sponsor engineers for green cards? Dear Sophie: Can a startup sponsor a graduating co-founder? ?Here’s Dear Sophie, My H-1B expires in late May and my employer recently filed an extension. She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

beyond 60 days by filing a change of status from H-1B to another category such as a visitor, student or dependent spouse. If the company is not willing to sponsor you, move on. For many people, if they qualify, I suggest that your startup sponsor you for an O-1A, which offers more flexibility and freedom than an H-1B transfer.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2023

Yes, you are correct: L visas for intra-company transferees enable you to work only for the company that sponsored you for the visa. All non-immigrant work visas, including the L-1B, require you to have a job offer and an employer sponsor, and your visa is tied to your job with that employer.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 1, 2023

I don’t see myself staying at my employer for six more years, which is the estimated time until I can get a green card based on my employer’s internal policy. Before I dive into your question about your options, let’s go over some basics about work visas and employment-based green cards. within a year or two? or talk with U.S.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Dear Sophie: Can I still get a green card through marriage if I’m divorcing? I’m considering either having my startup sponsor me for an O-1A visa or self-petitioning an EB-1A green card. Yes, we have many best practices to pass along for filing for an O-1A extraordinary ability visa or an EB-1A extraordinary ability green card.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Dear Sophie: How can I sponsor my mom and stepdad for green cards? And providing immigration security through visa practices and green card programs supports retaining these valued individuals. Consider sponsoring international students and other qualified candidates in the upcoming H-1B lottery in March.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Dear Sophie: How can I protect my H-1B and green card if I am laid off? Now, sponsoring companies only need to pay a $10 fee to register an employee or prospective employee in the lottery, which significantly reduced the barrier to entry for all companies, including startups. More posts by this contributor. Yes, most definitely!

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2022

Dear Sophie: How long am I required to stay at my current job after I get my green card? Most non-immigrant work visas that allow you to stay and work temporarily in the United States are tied to a specific employer that sponsors you for the visa by offering you a job and filing a visa application on your behalf.

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TechCrunch

MAY 5, 2021

Can I keep working on the H-1B, found my own company, and then have my startup sponsor me for an H-1B or another visa? Before filing an H-1B petition on your behalf to U.S. Check with your current employer to find out if the company is willing to sponsor you for a green card. Scrappy in Santa Clara. immigration laws.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Is this possible on my TN, or is the only way I can do that via a green card? immigration system was not designed for, including (but not limited to): the internet, e-filing and blockchain, working remotely, working from home, the modern gig economy, startups, flexible work arrangements, contractor work, and the gig economy.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Dear Sophie: How do tech layoffs impact PERM and the green card process? Dear Sophie, We’re a pre-seed startup thinking about sponsoring an early employee’s H-1B visa to stay in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for an H-1B filing. More posts by this contributor. and work for us.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Using TechSoup products or educational resources to stay GREEN ? Not sure which products from TechSoup qualify as "green tech"? Check out our Green Technology Page. Using a TechSoup product not mentioned above for green tech? The April 2015 TechSoup Green Tech Story Challenge (the "Challenge").

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Using TechSoup products or educational resources to stay GREEN ? Not sure which products from TechSoup qualify as "green tech"? Check out our Green Technology Page. Using a TechSoup product not mentioned above for green tech? The April 2015 TechSoup Green Tech Story Challenge (the "Challenge").

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 27, 2021

D2C specs purveyor Warby Parker files to go public. For The Exchange, Alex Wilhelm examines the S-1 filing from Warby Parker, “a consumer hardware company with two main sales channels, largely attractive economics, falling losses and rising adjusted profitability. D2C specs purveyor Warby Parker files to go public.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

An executive sponsor is necessary to lead the program and communicate its value and reach to the organization. This executive sponsor is also tasked with identifying team members to engage with early channels, building basic forms of content, and evaluating potential agency relationships. Add the ideas of your editorial calendar.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The best-case scenario would be that this new company files your new change of employer petition and USCIS receives the paperwork on or before the 59th day since your last day of employment,” said Alcorn. “It citizen and have them sponsor you for a green card. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Cloud storage: For file sharing and storage, you can start with Drive through Google Workspace, so all documents can be stored in a convenient, accessible place. And don’t worry – storing files in the cloud is perfectly safe. Little Green Light is one of the most popular platforms in the marketplace for small nonprofits.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Dear Sophie: Tips for filing for a green card for my soon-to-be spouse. citizen and plan to sponsor my fiancé for a green card. How long does it typically take to get a green card for a spouse? Dear Sophie: Tips for filing for a green card for my soon-to-be spouse. filed S-1 filings last week.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 2, 2021

We call this format the “ EC-1 ,” since these stories are as comprehensive and illuminating as the S-1 forms startups must file with the SEC before going public. 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.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2022

Dear Sophie: What’s allowed between a K-1 visa and a green card? ??Here’s E-3 visas also require the sponsoring employer to file a Labor Condition Application with the U.S. She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2021

Dear Sophie: Can I hire an engineer whose green card is being sponsored by another company? Dear Sophie, I received a conditional green card after my wife and I got married in 2019. Rest assured, you can still proceed with getting a full-fledged green card even though you and your wife are divorcing. If the U.S.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 24, 2013

school without being sponsored by a Soviet or U.S. A green card. Given that I was not married, at Taxi Magic we started the process of getting me a worker green card. Once that’s approved – and oftentimes it is not – you are able to adjust the immigrant’s status and organize their green card. government plan.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Dear Sophie: Marriage-based green card versus EB-1C green card? ??Here’s I recently shared updates about some immigration changes on my podcast that affect some of the options that may be open to you, such as the International Entrepreneur Parole program and green cards. ” Green card options.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 2, 2021

Do we have to raise another $50,000 to sponsor someone for parole? What makes IEP so exciting is its flexibility: Up to three co-founders of a startup can self-petition for IEP, which means they don’t need an employer sponsor. spouses are eligible to file for a work permit that would allow them to get a job or start their own business.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 15, 2021

Department of Justice filed a lawsuit to block their deal wasn’t shocking. Department of Justice filed suit to block it last fall. The company I work for has indicated it will sponsor me for an H-1B visa this year. Matt Shalhoub, managing partner, Green Acre Capital. Image Credits: monsitj/Getty Images.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

I heard the application fees for many visas and green cards are going to increase substantially. This kicks off the traditional cycle of preparing and filing the full petition to seek an H-1B start date of October 1, 2023. Dear Sophie, I help several startups with HR. When will those increases go into effect? Any H-1B updates?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 19, 2025

For decades, talk of UAPsunidentified aerial phenomenon, for the uninitiatedwas relegated to conspiracy forums and X-Files reruns. Not anymore. If disclosure feels like a cultural inflection point, thats because it just might be. When you read the language of that act, it’s shocking.

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TechCrunch

JULY 7, 2021

To get parole for your spouse and children (under the age of 21 and unmarried), you can concurrently file their applications for Advance Parole. To renew parole beyond the initial 30 months for another 30 months, you will have to meet the IEP extension requirements and file a new Entrepreneur Parole application.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 30, 2020

First, good news for green card applicants: the November 2020 Visa Bulletin did not change from October, when the dates for filing for Adjustment of Status sped up significantly for individuals born in India and China. What will this mean for our startup’s ability to get an H-1B visa for one of our co-founders?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2021

Dear Sophie: Tips for filing for a green card for my soon-to-be spouse. Startups need to make sure they’re registering anybody they want to sponsor during this window. institution by the time the H-1B petition is filed. Department of Labor to prove that your startup is capable of sponsoring an individual for an H-1B.

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