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How L.A. can rebuild after the wildfires without leaving vulnerable residents behind

Fast Company Tech

Climate-related disasters like this often have deep roots in policies and practices that overlook growing risks. Climate risks are often underestimated , in part because of policy limitations and a political reluctance to consider unpopular solutions, such as restricting where people can build.

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Dear Sophie: Tell me more about the EB-1A extraordinary ability green card

TechCrunch

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.” Most people who get green cards through the EB-1A process are far from achieving a Nobel Prize — don’t worry, it’s still possible!

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Dear Sophie: Marriage-based green card versus EB-1C green card?

TechCrunch

My company is sponsoring me for an EB-1C green card, but the process has been slow. I’m thinking about getting a green card through my spouse when we’re married. This should have no impact on your prospects for a green card through marriage. This should have no impact on your prospects for a green card through marriage.

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Dear Sophie: Tips for getting a National Interest green card by myself?

TechCrunch

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.” Dear Sophie: Tips for getting a National Interest green card by myself? However, I think I might qualify for an EB-2 NIW green card.

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Dear Sophie: How do tech layoffs impact PERM and the green card process?

TechCrunch

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.” Dear Sophie: Are there any visas or green cards I can get on my own? through the green card process. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor.

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Ask Sophie: How many employment green cards are available each year?

TechCrunch

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.” More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: How do we transfer H-1Bs and green cards to our startup?

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Dear Sophie: Are there any visas or green cards I can get on my own?

TechCrunch

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.” Dear Sophie: My co-founder’s a green card applicant who just got laid off. More posts by this contributor. Silicon Stressed.

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