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Yes, we need systemic legal change. But at least in the short term there are at least some options for those who need them.

I tried to cover it all but sometimes TechCrunch edits the headline. Thanks for reading!

That's true! But I've helped a LOT of people go from unqualified to qualified for Eb-1A or EB-2 NIW. Here is my class that teaches people how: https://alcorn-immigration-law.teacha…

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Usually, yes!

Yes, your interpretation of my article is correct!

That is generally true, except perhaps in the first couple years of having your green card if you got it through employment. It could come up in a citizenship application if you di…

Yes, that is the solution I recommended in the article, because a lot of people are worried that the 60 day grace period won't be enough if they are laid off from their current H-1…

I know a lot of immigrants who can get an offer for concurrent employment for 5-10 hours a week at smaller companies that don't make as many headlines as a company like Coinbase. I…

The system is super broken. If you're from India or China and on H-1B and just starting out, do whatever your employer is willing to sponsor you for to get a green card, but your f…

Also the EB-2 NIW, see my other comment in this thread!

The backlogs do exist, they're based on the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, and they are for green cards specifically. In the employment-based immigrant visa categories, t…

Yes, this is correct. Some employers are even willing to start the green card process before the H-1B is even selected in the lottery. But whether that's a good idea depends on the…

Yes this is correct.

H-1B holders can seek green cards through a variety of ways: green card lottery (for certain countries), family sponsorship (such as marriage green cards), and employment sponsorsh…

Yes, the H-1B is dual intent. Actually people can start the green card process sooner than 6 years. Yes, the H-1B is usually valid up to 6 years but there can be AC21 extensions if…

Yes, I totally agree. We need systemic change. I helped write the startup visa for Congress and although the house passed it, the Senate wouldn't. They're gridlocked and we need ot…

Happy this article I wrote is of value to y'all. Lmk if you have questions and I'll try to respond where I can.