Sophie Alcorn
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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 people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.
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Dear Sophie,
We co-founded a startup in Colombia, and we’re thinking about opening a sales office in the U.S.! I would be moving, and my co-founder will continue to run our engineering team from Colombia.
I’m currently considering both the E-2 investor and L-1A executive visas. What are the pros and cons of each?
— Courageous Colombian
Dear Courageous,
What an exciting time and opportunity for you an …
