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Hi [FORMATTED_FIRST_NAME GOES HERE],

Happy Wednesday. ✨

Soundarya here, founder of unshackled.club. :)

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This week's TL;DR

• ​Trump promises green cards for college graduates... but will he do it? 👀
• ​New H1B rule goes into effect July 8th: make your voice heard by then.
• [Paid Masterclass] Want to file your first patent for EB-1A? Come join us.

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📌 UNfold: Breaking news

​Trump Vows Automatic Green Cards for US College Graduates​

There's a good chance you've seen this somewhere on the internet already: Donald Trump announced a policy promising automatic green cards for foreign students graduating from US colleges, including junior colleges. The policy, marking a shift from Trump’s previous immigration stance, is seen as a strategy to appeal to wealthy business leaders and voters ahead of the November presidential election. What are your thoughts on this? Hit reply and share! Here's my take on the issue.

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​FIIDS USA Urges Biden to Extend Relief to H-1B Spouses and Children in Green Card Backlog​

The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) is urging President Biden to extend immigration relief to spouses and children of H-1B visa holders stuck in the Green Card backlog. Currently, Biden's new policy offers relief to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and their children. FIIDS has launched a petition demanding that these documented families also be included, highlighting the prolonged wait and their significant contributions to the U.S. economy. Check it out!

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​New H1B Visa Rules From July 8: How Indians Will Be Impacted?​

The USCIS will announce new H-1B visa rules on July 8, introducing a $4,000 fee for H-1B extensions and redefining specialty occupations, potentially excluding many skilled professionals. This change, echoing a Trump-era policy, will heavily impact Indian professionals and IT companies. Employers with over 50% of their workforce on H-1B or L-1 visas will face substantial financial burdens, leading to potential hiring strategy changes. Make sure to add your comments to the Federal register by then!​

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🎁 UNlock: Resources

​[Paid masterclass] How to file your first patent for EB1A (ft. Sunku Ranganath)​

[25% off special offer] Ready to file your first patent? Join our masterclass with Sunku, a principal product manager and expert in Edge computing & 5G infrastructure. Sunku secured an EB1A with 8 criteria and has mentored others since. He has presented at over 30 peer-reviewed conferences and written 35+ patent applications, resulting in 13 filed and 3 granted by the USPTO. Book your seats early for 25% off valid only for the next 2 weeks.

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​[Free Webinar] O-1 Visa for Startup Founders (July 2nd, 9:00 AM PST)​

If you're a current or aspiring founder, the O-1 is one of the more friendly and flexible visas for you! Join this free webinar by Legalpad to understand all of your startup visa options, including a deep-dive on the O-1A, how to qualify, and the steps you’ll need to take to apply.

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​[Article] Top U.S. Visas for Entrepreneurs: Finding the Best Fit for Your Business​

Navigating the U.S. visa process can be complex for entrepreneurs. This article highlights the top five visa options: B-1 for short-term business visits, E-2 for investors from treaty countries, L-1 for intracompany transfers, O-1 for individuals with extraordinary abilities, and H-1B for specialty occupations. Each visa has unique benefits and requirements. Check it out!

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💫 UNcover: Latest trends

• HT Exclusive: Indian American visa podcaster shares H-1B visa hacks to extend stay in US.
• ​India-born H-4 visa holder forced to self-deport from US after ‘aging out’ from his mother's green card petition.

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🪄 UNveil: This week’s partner

​Didn't get picked in the lottery? Thinking of a move to Canada? Enter Vanhack. Founded in 2015, VanHack has helped over 2000 people from across the world move to Canada! They help you with the end to end process, including getting you a work permit within 2 months and making sure you and your family are settled in. Having worked with companies like Brex, Headspace, and Accenture, VanHack works directly with your employer to make this happen, so you pay nothing out of pocket. If you got unlucky in the lottery and need a plan B, check out VanHack and book a free call with their team today!​

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👉 Wanna put yourself in front of 16,500+ high-skilled immigrants? Just hit reply to start a conversation.

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⚖️ Finally, looking to consult with a lawyer?

Finding a trusted, vetted lawyer is hard. We've done the hard work by curating a list of 8 top attorneys we recommend consulting with. Whether you're looking for an EB-1A profile evaluation or to set up your business as a student, this is for you. Book a consultation today!​

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Until next week, stay superb.

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Yours truly,

Soundarya 💚

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