Sophie Alcorn is certified as a specialist in immigration and nationality law by the State Bar of California. She is one of the small percentage who have risen to the very top of this comlpex legal field.
A California native and first came to the Silicon Valley when she attended Stanford University and studied International Relations. She received her J.D. cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, as well as the National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Law Graduate Award and the Equal Justice Works Award.
Sophie is admitted to State Bar of California, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Third and Ninth Circuits, and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Sophie founded Alcorn Immigration Law in 2015 in Mountain View, California, to focus on the U.S. immigration law needs of Silicon Valley including visa and green card options for founders, investors, talent and families. She is currently serving as Treasurer of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley Chapter.
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18 years | 600 cases
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State: California
Acquired: 2008
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800 W El Camino Real, Suite 180, Mountain View, CA, 94040
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Posted by Sam | September 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great lawyers and great team
Sophie and Anita did a great job on preparing and submitting the adjustment of status for my green card application. They worked quickly yet very thoroughly to meet my case deadline. They suggested which documents I have to prepare and which extra documents would help my case. During the application,...
Posted by ELIF | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
E2 Visa Application With Alcorn Immigration
We applied to E2 Visa with Sophie and they did an amazing job. Our business was a newly established online business and it was challenging for us; we didn't have a standard E2 case. But, they worked so closely with us and leaded us so precisely on which documents we need to prepare and what should we...
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent in legal analysis and writing and great team to work with!
In short: 0.5 working day after our RFE response was received, it was approved (a premium process ) Longer: Our case was an H1B REF. We wanted to defend ourselves so much because we do have the experience and education required, but we did not know how. After our case was handed over to Sophie's Te...
Posted by Fernando | August 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Experience
The team at Alcorn did a fantastic job on my Green Card application. Sophie herself is very knowledgeable and thoughtful. Throughout my application, she always discussed my options, laid out their pros and cons, and gave advice tailored to my situation. I've worked with immigration lawyers in the pas...
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"Stephanie is a highly-knowledgeable immigration attorney, and well-respected in the legal community. I am happy to endorse her!"
"Sophie is an inspiration and a dedicated advocate. Truly a master of her craft."
"Sophie is smart, incredibly hardworking, and tenacious. She stays at the cutting edge of new immigration rules and strategies, and is passionate about helping her clients. I endorse her without hesitation."
"In addition to being an highly regarded immigration attorney for individuals and businesses in the Silicon Valley , Sophie is herself a talented entrepreneur who knows how to run a successful business. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I would recommend Sophie for anyone seeking specialty visas in the South Bay Area. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer based upon her practical advice to the AVVO community and I recommend her to those in his area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Alcorn provides detailed and honest postings on AVVO assisting those with immigration questions. Also, her legal guides are extermely useful to not only AVVO posters but also to attorneys in the legal community. A true professional"
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. She is a knowledgeable and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her. Khaja Din, Esq."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Sophie is a dedicated immigration attorney who is not only bright, but is creative in fighting tirelessly for her clients."
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"Sophie is extremely articulate, and shows a high command of her profession. I would refer any clients with immigration issues to her."
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, State Bar of California
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Outstanding Young Business Person, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce
2012
Top Attorney of Orange County, OC Metro
2008
Equal Justice Works Award, Equal Justice Works
2008
National Association of Women Lawyers, Outstanding Law Graduate Award
2015 - Present
Founder, Alcorn Immigration Law
2008 - 2014
Attorney, Law Offices of John R. Alcorn
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Silicon Valley chapter)Member
2015 - Present
Mountain View Chamber of CommerceMember
2016 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Silicon Valley chapter)Treasurer
2015 - 2016
Leadership Mountain ViewParticipant
2010 - 2010
American Civil Liberties UnionMember
2010 - 2010
National Association of Women LawyersMember
2010 - 2010
Hispanic Bar Association of Orange CountyMember
2009 - 2011
Orange County Bar AssociationImmigration Section Vice Chair (2010)
2009 - 2011
Newport Harbor Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2009
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
Stanford Professional Women of Orange CountyMember
USA v. Orocio
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2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA
2009
The Future of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
2008
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Can i still fix my perants papers even though i have a felony in my record
17 Aug 2010
I made a mistake in my n400 appilcation and dident mention my travell out of usa 6 years age by mistake what should i do
25 Jul 2010
Can you travel in the us when you are out on immigration bond???
27 Jul 2010
