09-06-2025
Team Unshackled
Is UAC for You? H-1B Holders, Founders, and Researchers—This Is Your Moment
The immigration isn’t stopping. Policies are shifting. Processing times are inconsistent. Visa denials are rising.
And passive waiting? It’s no longer an option.
The Unshackled Annual Conference is your once-in-a-year chance to meet people who've been in your shoes, and get real answers.
Who’s UAC Built For?
Who You Are/Why UAC Is Built for You
H-1B Professional: Learn how to transition to EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, or even O-1 fast.
Researcher or Scientist: Got publications, patents, or peer recognition? You may already qualify for EB-1A or NIW.
Startup Founder: Building a company? Learn how to use your innovation to qualify for talent-based visas.
EB-5 Curious: Want a green card without waiting 10+ years? Understand the EB-5 loan program for investors.
Legal Curious: Unsure about visa options? Meet advocates and real immigrants who cracked the code.
International Grad Student: Missed the H-1B lottery? Explore O-1, cap-exempt H-1B, or fast-track green card pathways.
What You’ll Learn?
Immigration Track:
EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1 visa deep insights
How to self-petition without an employer
EB-5 strategies (how to save $400K using the loan program)
Immigration myths that cost people years
Innovation Track:
How immigrant founders are getting funded
Startup visas that actually work
Building an EB-1A profile while working full-time
Navigating venture capital as an immigrant
Investment Track:
Smart money moves for NRIs in the U.S.
Real estate, stocks, and retirement without visa limits
Cross-border investing: U.S. to India and back
Who’s Speaking?
Each speaker, handpicked for you. Hear from immigrants & immigrant advocates who've solved the problems you're facing right now.
Vijay Amritraj will be in the house. Tennis icon | UN Messenger of Peace | Actor | Global humanitarian.
Immigrant groundbreakers
Deedy Das – VC @ Menlo Ventures, ex-Google, immigration content that goes viral for a reason
Andrew Yeung – Ex-Meta/Google, founder of 7-figure events brand for immigrant builders
Nikita Gupta – Careerflow.ai co-founder, TEDx speaker helping job seekers get unstuck
Vidya Srinivasan – Principal PM @ Meta, speaker, singer, DEI champion with 130+ global talks
Ishan Sharma – 1M+ YouTube subs, growth expert, immigration realist
Legal & Policy Voices
Danielle Goldman – Founder, Open Avenues Foundation; innovating cap-exempt H-1B options
Craig Montuori – Helped drive $580M+ VC into immigrant-led startups; startup immigration strategist
Engineering, Product & Career Coaches
Roshni Chellani – Staff MST at MediaTek, ex-Apple, Intel, Ericsson, Qualcomm.
Is UAC Worth My Time?
If you’re spending years in legal confusion, why not spend 2 days investing in your future?
➫ You’ll meet people who've already done what you're trying to do
➫ You’ll leave with an action plan
➫ You’ll build relationships with real founders, advocates, and VCs
This is your moment. In person. In real time.
Need Help Getting Your Ticket Reimbursed?
⤷ We got you. Use our company reimbursement template — ask your employer to sponsor your growth.
Save the Date:
August 15–16, 2025 | India Community Center, Milpitas, California
🌎 Presented by Unshackled and Greencard Inc. A movement for immigrant excellence.
your ticket to the most powerful Green Card + Career Conference
Bonus You Didn’t Expect: The Human Side of Green Cards
UAC brings comedy along with community: Kenny Sebastian – the Top stand-up comedian himself
➩ If you’re wondering why a comedian is at an immigration and founder conference, it’s simple: Join us
no one understands “legal chaos + identity crises + ambition” better than artists on visas.
➩ You’ll hear "Green Card Horror Stories" from applicants who almost lost it all—and how they turned it around.
➩ And there's a Healing Circle where you can talk openly about burnout, anxiety, and isolation while chasing your American dream.
➩ You get stuck in this weird zone where you’re skilled enough to work, but not free enough to plan your life.
You're tied to job titles that don’t serve your long-term path.
You avoid risk because your visa won’t allow failure.
You’re unsure when (or if) your green card will ever show up.
Is UAC Worth My Time?
If you’re spending years in legal confusion, why not spend 2 days investing in your future?
➫ You’ll meet people who've already done what you're trying to do
➫ You’ll leave with an action plan
➫ You’ll build relationships with real founders, advocates, and VCs
This is your moment. In person. In real time.
Need Help Getting Your Ticket Reimbursed?
⤷ We got you. Use our company reimbursement template — ask your employer to sponsor your growth.
Save the Date:
August 15–16, 2025 | India Community Center, Milpitas, California
🌎 Presented by Unshackled and Greencard Inc. A movement for immigrant excellence.
your ticket to the most powerful Green Card + Career Conference