10-06-2025
Team Unshackled
Everything You’ll Learn at Unshackled Annual Conference: From Immigration Strategy to Community Building
“How on earth will I connect with anyone at this event?”
Even if you are a card carrying introvert there are plenty of opportunities to connect, laugh, and let loose in this space.
You Ask HOW?
From Exclusive Kenny Sebastian Live. Little Laugh about the struggles? To the dance floor ready for you to step onto after a long day.
It's about YOU making moves in your immigration journey, connecting with people, and this conference will make You want to stay.
What is about this Unshackled ? What have we done?
For years, we’ve been building:
2023: 250+ attendees at our Talent Visa Book Launch
2024: 15-university tour, 2000 students reached for free
2025: We go big with 2000+ people at the India Community Center in Milpitas, CA.
If you’ve ever felt hungry for belonging, mentorship, and access—this is your room.
1. Tailored Immigration Strategies
What You’ll Learn:
Which Visa is Right for You: EB-1A, EB-5, or O-1, we’ll help you figure out exactly which route fits your unique situation. No “one size fits all” advice.
Perfecting Your Timing: Learn when to start your application to maximize your chances of approval, especially if you're transitioning from an H-1B to a green card.
EB-5 Investment: Considering the EB-5 route? you'll get deep insights into how to structure your investment for maximum compliance and make sure it helps you get approved without unnecessary delays.
How to Avoid Common Mistakes: Learn from the experts who've seen it all: the missteps, the overlooked details, and how to steer clear of them in your own petition.
2. Real Stories
Tired of hearing generic advice? At UAC, we bring in people who actually made it—self-petitioners, business owners, entrepreneurs—all sharing what really worked.
Hear from EB-1A visa holders: Learn what got them approved and how you can use the same strategies in your petition.
O-1 Visa Insights: Get tips from successful O-1 holders on what “extraordinary” really means.
Entrepreneur Case Studies: Learn how immigrant entrepreneurs built businesses and leveraged immigration processes to their advantage.
Each speaker, handpicked for you. Hear from immigrants & immigrant advocates who've solved the problems you're facing right now.
Each of the 40+ speakers you'll meet is either a high-skilled immigrant or has spent a decade fighting to help immigrants.
2.1 The Legal & Policy Strategists
Danielle Goldman
Founder, Open Avenues Foundation. Shaping the future of cap-exempt H-1Bs and high-skilled visa innovation.Craig Montuori
Director, gener8tor. Helped drive $580M+ VC to immigrant-led startups. Co-founder, C19 Coalition.
2.2 Icons Beyond Tech
Vijay Amritraj
Tennis legend | UN Messenger of Peace | Actor (James Bond, Star Trek) | Global humanitarian & founder of the Vijay Amritraj Foundation.
2.3 Mentors Who’ve Been There
Roshni Chellani
Staff MST at MediaTek. Ex-Apple, Intel, Ericsson & Qualcomm. A chip industry powerhouse and speaker who’s walked the path.Pritesh Jagani
Senior Product Manager, Auto Approve. Career coach and product mentor helping immigrants level up, strategically.
It’s why we don’t just talk about building startups and securing funding
We bring in leaders like:
2.4 Tech Titans & Startup leaders
Deedy Das
VC at Menlo Ventures. Ex-Google. Immigration threads that go viral for a reason.Andrew Yeung
Founder of Fibe. Ex-Google & Meta. Built a 7-figure events brand for immigrant founders. Angel investor & community builder.Nikita Gupta
Co-Founder, Careerflow.ai. Ex-Uber & Amazon. TEDx speaker making job searches smarter, faster, and less painful.Ishan Sharma
Founder, Sentora.ai & MarkitUp. 1M+ YouTube subs. Bestselling author and brutally honest immigration realist.Vidya Srinivasan
Principal PM at Meta. Ex-Microsoft. 130+ global talks, TV singer, and unapologetic DEI advocate.
And many more….
3. Career & Startup Opportunities
UAC is also about building your future once you’re in the U.S.
Career Development: Meet U.S. employers who understand the immigrant experience and are actively hiring.
Pitch Your Startup: Got an idea? Pitch it to real investors who are looking to fund immigrant businesses.
Personal Branding: Learn how to elevate your professional profile and stand out in the U.S. job market.
4. Network with People Who Understand Your Journey
UAC brings together people who get it—fellow immigrants, legal experts, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Legal Lounges: Casual, no-pressure sessions with top immigration lawyers to answer your questions.
Curated Networking: Meaningful connections happen at our networking dinners with fellow visa aspirants and experts.
Diverse Perspectives: Connect with people from a variety of industries: tech, arts, business, who share the same goals.
5. Exclusive Insider Information
At UAC, you get the insider knowledge and strategies that work.
USCIS Trends in 2025: On what’s happening at USCIS and how it impacts your petition.
What Gets Petitions Denied: Learn the psychology behind USCIS decisions and how to avoid red flags.
Advanced Filing Strategies: Learn how to strengthen your petition with media mentions, patents, publications, and more.
UAC will make you feel seen.
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