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Who Should Attend UAC?

1. Visa Holders & Immigrants Navigating the U.S. System

H-1B, F-1, OPT, O-1, L-1, or just figuring out where to begin: UAC offers real answers, one-on-one legal lounges, and community-led advice. You’ll find sessions like:

• Immigration 101: Understanding Visa Options for Career Growth

• Navigating Job Loss on H-1B: Immediate Steps & Long-Term Strategies

• How to Scale Your Startup as an Immigrant

2. Startup Founders & Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Got a vision but don’t know if your visa supports it? Or maybe you’re scaling your startup and unsure how immigration, investment, and IP fit into it?

UAC is built for you. Explore sessions like:

• Immigration Strategies for Founders

• AI Startup Pitch Competition

• Intellectual Property Basics for Startups + meet founders who've raised millions, VCs who get immigrant grit, and legal experts ready to help you build your dream on U.S. soil.

3. International Students & OPT Holders

Still figuring out the difference between CPT and STEM OPT? Planning a switch to H-1B, EB-2 NIW, or EB-5? How to open a bank account or get your first job offer that doesn’t ghost you after the interview?

»  Attend “Intro to the U.S.” to learn how to adult in America (SIM cards, health insurance, etc.)
»  Build a standout LinkedIn profile with “Mastering Personal Branding.”
»  Connect with actual recruiters at the AI Job Fair on Day 1.

We’ve got an entire ecosystem of content for you: From basic U.S. survival tips to advanced career plays like:

• Mastering Personal Branding & Networking in the U.S.

• Public Speaking for Immigrants

• Negotiating Your Salary & Benefits

4. Green Card Seekers & Future Citizens

If you're building an EB1A profile, considering EB-5, or wondering what your long-term roadmap looks like:  UAC puts you in the room with top advocates, policy experts, and who've made it through the system.

Don’t miss:

• Investment Visa Options: Navigating EB-5 and Beyond

• Navigating U.S. Tax Systems as an Immigrant

• Accessing Healthcare & Retirement Benefits as an Immigrant

5. Corporate Professionals & Career Climbers

From salary negotiations to mentorship to making bold career pivots, UAC is your launchpad. Attend sessions like:

• The Power of Mentorship

• What Sets Immigrants Apart

• Deedy’s Almanac

6. Investors & Wealth Builders

From first-time investors to seasoned VCs: if you're looking to grow wealth, fund startups, or explore international assets, UAC's “Investment” track is gold. 

• Navigating Homeownership in the U.S.

• Scaling Startups as an Immigrant

• Immigrant VC Stories

  
  

7. Dreamers, Believers, & Immigrant Advocates

• You may not fit in a visa category but you belong in this community. Be inspired by stories of resilience in “Champion Mindset” and “Giving Back as Immigrant Leaders.”

• Hear real VC stories from immigrants who made it. Be part of the collective voice pushing for immigration reform and equity.