Dear Sophie: Will a PPP loan affect my visa renewal or green card?
Sophie Alcorn Contributor
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“Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that allows people all over the world to rise above borders and pursue their dreams,” says Sophie Alcorn, a Silicon Valley immigration attorney. “Whether you’re in people ops, a founder or seeking a job in Silicon Valley, I would love to answer your questions in my next column.”
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Dear Sophie:
I’m a tech founder on an E-2 investor visa. Will receiving PPP funding count against me when I renew my E-2 or file my I-485 for my green card given the “Public Charge” restrictions?
— E-2 Employer in Emeryville
Dear E-2 Employer,
Thank you for starting a business in the United States and for your efforts to keep your team employed. Since the federal government increased funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) last week, your question is timely.
Sophie Alcorn Contributor 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. More posts by this contributor Dear…
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