14 May 2025
Team Unshackled
Unshackled Annual Conference 2025: Venue, Dates & Key Details
1. Why Unshackled Annual Conference 2025 exists
𝗕𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀
You search your way through immigration, get contradicting advice, and somehow your biggest questions still go unanswered.
Green card dreams are rarely a straight path. Most don’t talk about the rollercoaster between talent and a USCIS approval. That in-between, where high-achieving professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and artists get stuck is exactly what Unshackled Annual Conference (UAC) 2025 is here to address.
1.1 Why you can’t afford to skip it in 2025
Processing times are up.
Visa rejections are getting sneakier.
Startup capital is more selective.
Your time in America isn’t infinite.
Every month you delay the right move: immigration-wise, career-wise, or startup-wise costs you. In time. In money. In peace of mind.
But when you’re in the right room with the right people? Everything rejuvenates.
1.2 Who’s Speaking?
From Ivy League PhDs to Forbes 30 under 30 founders, and lawyers who’ve handled 500+ EB petitions, our speaker list includes:
Founders who've gone from OPT to EB-1A
Legal strategists who've reversed denials
Investors funding global talent in AI, biotech, and deep tech
2. What You’ll Actually Get at UAC 2025
⇥ When?
It’s two days broken down into actionable tracks and niche-led sessions.
Dates: August 15–16, 2025 (Friday & Saturday)
Time: 9 AM to 8 PM both days (followed by networking dinners)
Location: India Community Center, Milpitas, California
3. What YOU get in the two-day experience:
Day 1: August 15, 2025
» AI Job Fair: Connect with recruiters and explore job opportunities across industries.
» Registration & Kickoff Talk: Light refreshments and a chance to network with fellow attendees.
» Keynote: Champion Mindset : Inspiration to set the tone for your immigrant journey.
» Networking Dinner & Social Mixer: Unwind, meet fellow attendees, and discuss the sessions informally.
⇥ When?
It’s two days broken down into actionable tracks and niche-led sessions.
Dates: August 15–16, 2025 (Friday & Saturday)
Time: 9 AM to 8 PM both days (followed by networking dinners)
Location: India Community Center, Milpitas, California
3. What YOU get in the two-day experience:
Day 1: August 15, 2025
» AI Job Fair: Connect with recruiters and explore job opportunities across industries.
» Registration & Kickoff Talk: Light refreshments and a chance to network with fellow attendees.
» Keynote: Champion Mindset : Inspiration to set the tone for your immigrant journey.
» Networking Dinner & Social Mixer: Unwind, meet fellow attendees, and discuss the sessions informally.
Day 2: August 16, 2025
» Personal Branding & Networking: Tips for building your LinkedIn, personal brand, and career growth.
» Newcomer Essentials: Setting up SIM cards, bank accounts, insurance, and managing finances in the U.S.
» Immigration 101: Visa options (H-1B, O-1, L-1) and strategies for career growth.
» Building Your Financial Foundation: Learn how to build credit, navigate the U.S. financial system, and manage personal finances.
» Immigration Strategies for Founders: Pathways for entrepreneurs seeking to grow their business in the U.S. through visas like E-2 and O-1.
» Navigating Fractional Employment: How to handle multiple jobs or side gigs within U.S. immigration regulations.
» Legal Lounges: One-on-one consultations with legal experts on immigration and business matters.
» Navigating U.S. Healthcare: How to access medical services, choose insurance, and navigate the healthcare system.
» Job Loss on H-1B: What to do if you lose your H-1B job, including new job searches and understanding grace periods.
» Intellectual Property for Startups: How to protect your startup’s innovations through patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
» Networking: Enjoy a buffet lunch while connecting with fellow attendees.
» Salary Negotiation for Immigrants: Learn to advocate for yourself in the U.S. job market.
» Public Speaking for Immigrants: Enhance your communication skills for interviews, presentations, and networking.
» Investment Visa Options: Explore EB-5 and other investment visa options, legal considerations, and funding structures.
» AI Startup Pitch Competition: Founders pitch their AI ideas to judges for feedback, connections, and potential funding.
» Immigration Tech: Explore innovations in immigration processes and tech shaping the future.
» The Power of Mentorship: Learn how to find the right mentor for your career growth.
» Navigating Homeownership: Financial strategies for immigrants to buy homes in the U.S.
» Navigating U.S. Tax Systems: A guide to understanding taxes, deductions, and planning for immigrants.
» Healthcare & Retirement Benefits: How to access retirement plans (401k, IRA), health insurance, and other U.S. benefits.
» Scaling Your Startup: Fundraising and growth strategies for immigrant founders.
» Immigrant VC Stories: Two immigrant VCs share their journeys and how their experiences shaped their success.
» What Sets Immigrants Apart: Immigrant leaders discuss resilience, adaptability, and the drive for innovation.
» Deedy’s Almanac: Deedy answers questions and discusses a range of topics.
» Closing Networking Session: Focus on how immigrant leaders can make a difference through mentoring and social impact projects and final networking opportunities with light refreshments.