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TL;DR: India -> US for master's when I was 21. Joined Salesforce as a PM. Zero passion. Paid off loan & quit after 2.5 yrs. Got my O-1A extraordinary visa in 2023. Published 2 books & started a community to help immigrants get talent visas. Now I'm writing my third book (a novel) on a farm: 1000 Days of Love. Also, I love singing! 👉 For brand partnerships, email sumukh@stonesway.co. …. Hi :) I entered the US in 2017 for my master’s at Columbia. After graduating, I joined Salesforce as a PM — thinking it was the dream. Within a year, I knew I wanted to quit corporate life, forever. I found my calling elsewhere: in publishing books & building communities that had real-world impact. So, I self-published my first book — Admitted — during the pandemic in 2020 to help study abroad aspirants. After that, I was hooked. Now, I HAD to quit my job. Except… immigration. “You can’t just quit your job on an H-1B,” someone reminded me. So I spent 2021 researching ways to become a solopreneur. I came across the O-1 visa. I spent 12 months and $15,000. Alas, they sent me a denial notice in May 2022. It was a harrowing experience. When it was clear I couldn’t do what I wanted in the US, I decided to move back to India. On January 2nd, 2023, I landed in India to start afresh. 7 months later: I published my second book “Unshackled.” 8 months later: I launched a community around the book to help immigrants. 9 months later: I got my O-1A visa approved within 3 days. The same visa they denied me for, in 2022. Since Aug 2023, "Unshackled" has been read by thousands & we've grown to 750+ lifetime members at unshackled.club. In Aug 2024, Unshackled merged with Greencard Inc. :) 📕 Right now, I'm writing my third book on a farm: "1000 Days of Love", a novel on family & love inspired by real experiences. Visit www.1000daysoflove.com to join 7000 early readers <3 ... 👉 HOW I CAN HELP - Join free weekly newsletter with 22,000+ immigrants: Get top stories, free webinar invites & latest developments. Visit go.readunshackled.com/newsletter. - Join community of 750+ ambitious immigrants: Get free profile evaluations with lawyers, access to past O-1/EB-1 recipients, a database of 100+ awards, & mainly a roadmap to reach your visa goal. Visit join.unshackled.club. - Book a 1-on-1 paid consult: I can confidently help you on (a) building your profile for a talent visa, (b) self-publishing books, or (c) growing on social media. Helped 120+ awesome folks so far. Visit topmate.io/soundarya. p.s. I also love running, partner dancing, climbing & Impractical Jokers ✨

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Exactly a year ago, I stepped back from my founder role to write a love-story novel. After living on the farms for 8 months to finish this novel, I flew back to San Francesco yesterday. The past 8 months were filled with slow mornings, home-cooked meals, long walks, and more quiet than I was used to. But it also gave me more clarity. I thought the book might take me years to finish, but somehow, while living on the farms, I wrote over 100,000 words - and even got to finish the second draft! The book is called 1000 Days of Love. It’s my third book and my first novel. It’s fiction, but it came from a very real place. It was inspired by someone who’s had a deep impact on my life — Rajesh Setty. A godfather, my best friend, a guru, and someone whose presence still teaches me things I don’t fully have words for. Our relationship was layered and not always easy to define. So I did what made sense to me: I wrote it as a story told through 1000 mini-scenes. I knew this story needed my full attention. So I took a step back from my company Unshackled Events, social media, and other projects. This did have a cost: → I ended up making less money than I could have → created less content that would’ve led to growth → could not start any new ventures. But I would’ve missed this chance to make something that really mattered to me. I’ll be sharing more in the weeks ahead, but if you’d like to be part of this story before the world sees it, join the early reader list: https://lnkd.in/gta8DxVh It’s out September 2026, and 25,000+ are already on the waitlist. --- ♻ Repost if this resonated with you 👉 Follow Soundarya (SB) Balasubramani if you're curious about storytelling, building a content startup, or taking unconventional paths.


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    Microsoft announced layoffs of over 6000 employees (3% workforce) this week. Here's an in-depth compilation of resources for those affected. Context: Microsoft announced reduction of its workforce by more than 6,000 employees, representing about 3% of its total headcount. They said this is a step to "optimize resources and ensure continued robust investment in Microsoft’s burgeoning AI platform." This brings up the headcount of layoffs in 2025 to ~60,000. ✅ 5 options to stay back as immigrant → Ask your employer for a “garden leave” where they keep you on the payroll for an extra month or two. → Move to a B-2 visitor visa temporarily until you find a new job. Check out https://www.filemyb2.com/ for resources on this. → Move to an H-4 visa if you’re married to an H-1B visa holder (and get an EAD if your spouse has an approved I-140). → Go back to school on an F-1 visa until you find a new job. → Consider applying for the O-1 visa. Check this free course I published on the same: https://lnkd.in/d8fNeYUi 📎 Top job boards for immigrants on visas: ChicagoH1BConnect: https://lnkd.in/gd4aCyYD AiTou Technology: https://www.aitou.io/ MyVisaJobs.com: https://lnkd.in/gDVfv6U6 H1BVisaJobs.com: https://h1bvisajobs.com/ USSponsorMe: https://usponsorme.com/en/ 🗣️ Top tools for finding mentors and mock interviews: adplist.org: https://lnkd.in/ghbZpx9r (find free mentors) JobInterview.coach: https://lnkd.in/gXFwwCUN (AI Job interview coach) Pathrise: https://www.pathrise.com/ (find paid mentors) Duut: https://tryduut.com/ (mock interviews & free webinars) Exponent: https://lnkd.in/guNkxkQv (find paid mentors) 📝 Top tools for optimizing your resume Teal: https://www.tealhq.com/ Careerflow.ai: https://www.careerflow.ai/ Jobscan: https://www.jobscan.co/ Cultivated Culture: https://lnkd.in/gUVSzkQu 🖲️ Top job search trackers Simplify: https://simplify.jobs/ (autofill job applications) Huntr: https://huntr.co/ (organize job search) Jackfruit: https://www.jackfruit.ai/ (organize job search) Riva (sold to Teal HQ): https://tealhq.com (improve resume & track jobs) SkillSyncer: https://skillsyncer.com (improve resume & track jobs) Hope this helps. Please re-share this to help others affected! 🎁 Finally, I put together a list of 100+ AI startups that are actively hiring right NOW: https://lnkd.in/gsXrXnQn Sending my best for everyone impacted. 🙏


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      We talk about “changing the world” - but don’t stop to treat the people we interact with every day like they’re human beings. This is a lesson I continue to learn to this day. I am where I am because of the kindness of more than a hundred people I've met in life: → A stranger who took me to the hospital after I fell down from my scooter → Another stranger who called the police after I got assaulted on the streets of London → People who referred me for jobs even though I gave them no reason to → Professors who wrote recommendation letters for my grad school → Founders who wrote recommendation letters for my O-1A visa → Rajesh Setty who... well, he changes my life every single day <3 We all have moments to be a little bit nicer every day. Kinder. More compassionate. But we squander the opportunity by being stuck in our heads. Being too "busy." Not paying attention. This is a gentle reminder for you that "changing the world" starts with how you treat the people you interact w every day. :)


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        Looking for a job in AI? Here are 100+ startups actively hiring right now. Get the list here: https://lnkd.in/gsXrXnQn Over the past few weeks, I’ve been tracking hiring trends across the tech industry - and one thing is clear: 💥 AI startups are hiring. And fast. These aren’t just “experiment in a garage” startups. Many of them have raised millions, built strong teams, and are looking for: → Software Engineers → ML Engineers → Product Managers → Data Scientists → Research Engineers → …and early ops/design roles So I compiled a list of 100+ AI startups actively hiring right now. A few you’ll recognize. Most you won’t (yet). And that’s the opportunity. Want the full list? 🟢 Comment below “AI" OR get it here: https://lnkd.in/gsXrXnQn Know someone job hunting in AI? Tag them or share this post. It might help them find their next big thing. :)


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        If networking feels cringey, useless or fake then you’ve been taught wrong. And I get it. I spent years thinking I was doing it “right.” “Networking” to most people is this: → Show up to an event wearing your best dress → Scope out the audience → See who can help you the most → Go talk to them & get their email → Ask for help. Except… it’s the damn opposite of that. You don’t think “who can help you the most.” Rather, you think, “who can I help the most?” You don’t “ask for help.” Rather, you “offer in your area of expertise.” That’s what Sohan Sethi did with that message. He reached out. He knew what I cared about. He offered ‘meaningful’ help in his areas of expertise. And in one message, he went from a stranger to someone whom I’d go out of my way to help now. But this is not a gimmick. If it were, people WILL see through it. You need to be this way - 24x7. This has to become your religion. And that takes… years. I’m still learning. But if networking is getting you nowhere, it’s because you’re doing the opposite of what you should. Stop - and re-evaluate. “You gain trust by asking not what people can do for you, but what you can do for others.” - Keith Ferrazzi. --- ♻ Repost if you agree and help spread the value. 👉 Follow Soundarya (SB) Balasubramani for more content on immigration, entrepreneurship and personal growth.


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        NTT DATA & Neysa Networks to build a $1.23B AI data center cluster in Hyderabad. Context: Japanese IT services giant NTT DATA, Mumbai-based AI cloud platform Neysa Networks, and the Telangana government have signed a tripartite MoU to establish a cutting-edge AI data center campus in Hyderabad. This moves India one step closer to its goal of becoming an “AI capital.” ✅ Key highlights: → Investment & Scale: ₹10,500 cr (≈ $1.23 billion) investment to build a 400 MW data center cluster with capacity for 25,000 GPUs. → Power & Sustainability: Will run on a blend of grid and renewable energy up to 500 MW, featuring liquid-immersion cooling for maximum energy efficiency. → Strategic Vision: Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy calls this “a landmark move” to accelerate sovereign, scalable, and eco-conscious AI infrastructure in India. → Ecosystem & Jobs: The facility will partner with local academic institutions to nurture AI talent, and it follows recent big‐ticket projects by AWS, STT GDC, and CtrlS—reinforcing Hyderabad’s leadership in data center investment. Exciting times ahead for India’s tech infrastructure and workforce! 🚀 🎁 If you're looking for a job, get a list of 100+ startups actively hiring here: https://lnkd.in/gX6G364e


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        When I first moved to the US for grad school at Columbia University, I thought “If I work hard, the right people will notice.” Spoiler: they didn’t. Not because I wasn’t good enough, but because I was invisible. Building a strong network doesn’t require knowing the right people from the start; it requires the courage to take initiative. You don’t need connections to begin. What you need is the ability to make the first move. Whether it’s: - reaching out to a professor, - attending events, - or simply introducing yourself to someone new. Small steps lead to big opportunities. Your network is built through consistent, intentional actions. Every conversation, every connection, adds up to something greater. PS: Along with these 7 ways, here’s a free list of 20+ job boards that’ll help you land roles at companies worth connecting with. Grab it here (free): https://lnkd.in/g6Krze24 — 🌿 Please re-share this post so it helps more people. 👉 Follow me for daily nuggets on immigration, entrepreneurship, and career growth!


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        Calling all immigrant advocates: get a FREE pass to the biggest event for skilled immigrants in America 🎉 Are you building for the immigrant community in America? We want to thank you - with a free executive pass (valued $499) - to the Unshackled Events Annual Conference: https://lu.ma/uac This August, 1000+ high-skilled immigrants, investors, founders, and lawyers will gather in the Bay Area for a first-of-its-kind event. Some of our awesome speakers include: Vijay Amritraj (worldwide Tennis champion), Tanay Kothari, Aizada Marat, Deedy Das, Nikita Gupta, Roshni Chellani, Andrew Yeung, Vidya Srinivasan, Danielle Goldman, Allison Kranz and more. We’re offering 100 free executive passes to community builders who are doing the work behind the scenes. If you're any of the following, → A content creator making videos to educate skilled immigrants → A nonprofit helping international students find internships → An incubator supporting immigrant founders → A Telegram group offering support for dependent spouses → A LinkedIn voice breaking down USCIS policies → A newsletter writer keeping your readers updated on green card backlogs → Or anyone else helping skilled immigrants navigate life in the U.S. We'd like to honor your work. 🟢 Comment below with your background + work, and we'll be in touch. 🟢 If you know someone doing great work, pls tag them. This would be a great gift to offer them! <3


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        Imagine being forced to leave the U.S. when you’ve built everything here. Julien Denaes and his wife Caroline moved to the U.S. in 2012. Caroline secured a J-1 visa for her postdoc moved to Boulder, Colorado, where Julien started his own company. 💡 But in 2014, everything changed: → The Swiss government cut postdoc funding. → Caroline lost her J-1 visa, and Julien lost his J-2 dependent visa. → Lawyers discouraged Caroline from filing for the O-1A visa (even though she had several published papers). → Within a month, they were forced to relocate to Montreal. Despite the setback, Julien and Caroline badly wanted to return to their life in America. Julien discovered the Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence (GEiR) program, a hidden gem that allows immigrant founders to stay in the U.S. through mentorship. ✅ Here’s how he made it work: → Applied to University of Colorado Boulder’s GEiR program. → Got a cap-exempt H-1B through the university. → Worked 20 hours/week mentoring students while building his startup. → Lived on $25,000/year. Eventually, he obtained an O-1A visa to work for his own company! Today, he's an EB-1A green card holder and successfully sold his startup. :) 🎁 Want to know how Julien did it? Comment below “guide” or get it directly here: https://lnkd.in/g5gKPn6k Know someone stuck in the immigration maze? Tag them below. 👇 #immigration #o1 #eb1 #entrepreneurship #america


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          💸 How I paid off my $100,000 student loan within 12 months of graduating. A big reason was landing a job at Salesforce with a $130K salary. But that alone wasn’t enough. I was intentional about every rupee and dollar. → I sent my signing bonus home. → I lived lean. → I saved $5,500/month and paid down my loan piece by piece. This post breaks down exactly how I did it—step by step. 🎓 If you're an international student thinking about how to fund your education or repay your loan, this is for you. 🎁 Get a list of 100+ startups actively hiring here: https://lnkd.in/gX6G364e Or comment “Hiring” and I’ll send it your way. #StudyAbroad #StudentLoans #CareerGrowth #Immigration #Unshackled


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          BIG NEWS: Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from blocking Harvard University to enroll international students. 📌 Quick timeline → Thursday: DHS blocked Harvard from enrolling international students. → Hours later: Harvard sued. → Friday: A federal judge temporarily blocked DHS. 📌 Why did DHS block Harvard? DHS claimed Harvard failed to comply with an April 16 request. The request demanded: → Records of protest activity by international students over the past 5 years → Video footage of alleged misconduct → Internal disciplinary records DHS accused Harvard of promoting “anti-American values” and threatened its SEVP certification (required to enroll international students). 📌 What did Harvard do in response? → Harvard filed a federal lawsuit within hours of the block. → The university argued the decision was unlawful and politically motivated. → Their stance: academic freedom and student privacy should not be sacrificed for political pressure. 📌 What happened next? → On Friday, a U.S. federal judge temporarily blocked DHS’s move, restoring Harvard’s ability to enroll international students - for now. → The next hearing will happen May 29th. → A final decision is still pending. This case could set a powerful precedent for how universities protect student rights under political scrutiny. 🌿 Please reshare to help more students stay informed. 👉 Follow me for immigration and higher ed updates, made simple. 🎁 Get a free guide on the F-1 OPT, H-1B, and O-1 visas (written with a lawyer): https://lnkd.in/gfZXs3N4


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            BIG NEWS: H-1B demand just dropped 50% in the last 2 years. And there's one big reason why. 📌 What happened? → USCIS just released data from the 2025 H-1B lottery. Demand has gone down by 20% since 2024 (and 50% since 2023). → In 2023, they received 780,000 registrations. → Because it only cost $10 to apply - and the system allowed multiple companies to submit registrations for the same person. → That led to abuse by shady agents and shell companies. 📌 Then, things changed. → USCIS introduced two major reforms: → Added passport verification to ensure only one entry per person → Increased the registration fee to $215 As a result: 2023 → 780,000 registrations 2024 → 480,000 registrations 2025 → 360,000 registrations That’s a drop of over 50% in two years. And duplicate registrations dropped 80%. 📌 The biggest change? → The H-1B lottery now selects people, not registrations. → If you get multiple job offers, you still go into the lottery just once. → If selected - you get to choose the employer, not the other way around. 📌 But... only 85,000 can be selected. → And that number hasn’t changed in 20 years. → So even with the new rules, demand still exceeds supply 4 to 1. 🟢 If you weren’t selected this year & want to aim for the O-1 visa, I wrote a free guide with a lawyer that breaks it down. Just comment below "O1" OR get it here: https://lnkd.in/d8fNeYUi <3


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              After 6 months on farms, I discovered something wild: my brain actually works when it’s not being bullied by stimuli. Some of you know that I've been living a nomad life the past 7 months. Mostly on farms. Just trees, water, horses, and silence. Best part of it? The daily walks, uninterrupted by smartphones, notifications, cars, pollution, and (frankly) humans. I spend anywhere from 30-90 minutes on the walk doing a range of things: - silent meditation - picking up a question I got asked recently - thinking through a plot in my novel 1000 Days of Love - reflecting on a past experience to see if I'd do something different - singing =) This quiet, long, uninterrupted walk has led to more creativity than the most complex Notion productivity template lol. Try it out wherever you are. Just 30 minutes a day. p.s. I recently began using PLAUD.AI Notepin to record ideas on the walks. Amazing. (This isn't sponsored) p.s. Also no, this was not a candid. But you can forgive me because there aren't many humans where I am to take candids. 🤷‍♀️


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                Yesterday: Harvard University was blocked from enrolling international students. Today: Harvard sued the Trump administration. 📌 What happened? → Yesterday, the Trump administration officially revoked the university’s ability to enroll F-1 and J-1 visa holders - impacting 6,800 international students. 📌 Why did this happen? → The Trump administration says Harvard failed to comply with a list of demands sent on April 16. These demands included: (a) records of students protest activity dating 5 years; (b) video footage; (c) disciplinary records. → In response, the DHS revoked its SEVP certification - the license that allows it to issue I-20s to international students. → The Trump admin said this is part of a broader effort to “protect national security.” 📌 How does this affect Harvard? → Harvard currently has 7,000+ international students across undergrad and graduate programs. → Without SEVP certification, they can’t enroll or retain those students. → It also puts future admits into limbo - many of whom were set to join this fall. → On top of this, $3 billion in federal research funding to Harvard is currently frozen. 📌 Is this final? → No. → Harvard has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. → They’re asking the court to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) - which would halt the decision immediately while the case proceeds. → This legal process could take weeks - or longer. 🙏 Please reshare to help more students stay informed. Follow me for daily updates on immigration & policy shifts. ... 🎯 If you're an international student, visit https://lu.ma/uac to attend a job fair that we're hosting at the Unshackled Events Conference in the Bay Area on August 15th. Meet 50 companies ready to hire AND sponsor you.


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                Big update for H-1B workers and NRIs sending money to India. The U.S. House just passed a bill - called the "One Big Beautiful Bill" - that could tax the money you send back home. Here’s what you need to know: 📌 What’s happening? → The bill proposes a 3.5% remittance tax on money sent from the U.S. to other countries. → This includes India, which received $129 billion in remittances in 2024 - $36B from the U.S. alone. → That’s a potential $1.25B in tax revenue from Indian-origin workers. 📌 Who does this impact? → H-1B, F-1, and other visa & green card holders (basically, anyone who is not a citizen) → NRIs sending money to support families in India → Anyone who uses wire transfers or money apps to send international payments 📌 What changed? → The original proposal was a 5% tax. → After pushback, it was reduced to 3.5% before the bill passed the House. 📌 What’s next? → The bill has not passed the Senate yet. → If approved, the tax would kick in on January 1, 2026. This is part of a broader Trump-era push for “remittance accountability.” But critics argue it unfairly burdens immigrants - especially those who already face strict visa limits and rising living costs. 🎁 I’ve written a free guide on the EB-1A talent visa (with a lawyer). EB-1A lets you self-sponsor your green card. Comment "EB1" or get it here: https://lnkd.in/gdx7DjXb 🌿 And please share this post so more immigrants know what’s coming.


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                  Looking for a job but employer won’t sponsor? Here are 5 job boards that filter for employers who do! In 2023, OECD countries saw a surge in international talent, with 6.5 million new immigrants and 2.4 million work visas issued, a 16% increase over 2022. (Source: International Migration Outlook 2024) More talent is flooding the market, and that means more opportunities and more competition. To stand out, you need to use specialized platforms that focus on sponsorship-ready roles. Here's a list of 5 platforms designed for international job seekers: ✅ MigrateMate ➜ A U.S. focused portal with jobs that offer sponsorship. ➜ 300K+ verified open roles, including H-1B, OPT/CPT, TN, E-3, J-1, and Green Card positions. ➜ Features: Salary data, company details, and a real hiring manager's email for each listing. ➜ Cost: $25/month membership. ✅ Jobright.ai ➜ AI-driven platform tailored to international job seekers. ➜ 8M+ listings including dedicated H-1B job feeds. ➜ Features: AI Copilot for smart job matching, resume tailoring, insider referrals, and H-1B job filters. ➜ Cost: Freemium with premium from $29/month. ✅ FrogHire.ai ➜ All-in-one job search toolkit for student visa holders and H-1B seekers. ➜ Curated H-1B lists, resume builder, job manager, and browser extension for visa-sponsoring employers. ➜ Features: ATS-friendly resume builder, LinkedIn/Indeed overlay showing visa-ready companies, and job tracking tools. ➜ Cost: Free basic access, premium from $19/month. ✅ VisaSponsor.jobs ➜ Global job board for visa-ready roles across multiple countries. ➜ Listings from the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. ➜ Features: Industry-wide listings (education, engineering, healthcare, hospitality), real-time updates, and international job filters. ➜ Cost: Free to search, optional paid plans for advanced filters and alerts. ✅ USponsorMe ➜ U.S. only platform focused on visa sponsorship jobs. ➜ Aggregates 50K+ roles from 15K+ visa-friendly companies. ➜ Features: Visa Sponsorship Job Success Suite (job board + resume review + recruiter access), J-1 hospitality program, tailored coaching. ➜ Cost: Free access to basic search, premium suite from $49 one-time fee. PS: These sites are just the beginning. If you want the full list of 20+ job boards where top companies are hiring, I’ve got it ready for you. Grab it here for free: https://lnkd.in/g6Krze24 — 🌿 Please re-share this post so it helps more people. 👉 Follow Soundarya (SB) Balasubramani for daily nuggets on immigration, entrepreneurship, and career growth!


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                  "Do you need sponsorship to work in the U.S. now or in the future?" As an international student, this is every individual’s nightmare! To make your life a little bit easier, here are 3 resources to help you find companies that offer sponsorships: ✅ H-1B Sponsorship Checker: This is a Chrome plugin that tells you if a company-sponsored an H-1B in the past couple of years. It works across LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Handshake, and Google Jobs. Link to install: https://lnkd.in/gVYqguPX (I have no affiliation) ✅ VisaJobs: This is a job board. But, they let you use the filter “visa support” to filter for jobs that provide sponsorship. Companies are from across the world, but they offer remote positions. Link: https://visajobs.xyz/ (I have no affiliation) ✅ GitHub Repo: I came across this Github repository filled with companies that sponsor visas. Link: https://lnkd.in/g_Ud3duG Hope that helps. Please re-share this post so it helps more immigrants and international students! 🙏 Finally, here's a list of 100+ startups actively hiring that I'd put together: https://lnkd.in/gX6G364e Sending my best <3


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                  My mother is a housewife. And for the longest time, I wanted her to be more than that. My mom, my Amma, never went to college, because she couldn’t back then. So when I was younger, I used to imagine alternative careers for her: → She had learned stenography - maybe she could be a stenographer. → She was a brilliant cook - maybe she could start a catering business. → She was great at teaching recipes - how about a YouTube channel? Anything “more” than just being a mother. Whenever I told someone, “My mom’s a housewife,” I’d rush to explain: “But she wasn’t allowed to work.” As if being a caregiver wasn’t enough. But after spending more time around her these past two years - esp in India - I’ve come to see things differently. Now I wonder if I’ll ever be half the woman she is. She gave endlessly, quietly, without asking for anything in return. She ran our house so well, that I never questioned how food showed up on the table. How the clothes were always folded How the bathroom never ran out of soap. Or how, even when she was sick, the house would still be clean. She was always there. But I never asked: Did she want to rest? Watch a movie? Do nothing? Today, I don’t just admire her - I aspire to be her. And this post isn’t just about my mother. It’s about every woman who’s been labeled “just a housewife” - while holding entire families, communities, and cultures together through invisible, unpaid labor. To anyone who grew up with a mother like mine: Don’t just thank her on Mother’s Day. Ask her how her day was. Love you, Amma. 🟢 If your mother was ever called “just a housewife,” send her this post. 🟢 If you'd like to read my story of quitting a $200k corporate job to pursue writing/entrepreneurship, get it here: https://lnkd.in/ge3F5Jge :)


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                    I finished my first half-marathon last weekend in New York! 5 months ago, I was on call with my friend Siddharth when we both casually decided: 'Let's run the Brooklyn half marathon together in May.' That decision led to a domino effect of healthy choices: - Running thrice a week - Strength training 2-3 times a week - Eating home-cooked food - Choosing protein-rich ingredients - Drinking more water - and a plethora of others~ So even before I began my race last weekend, I got the benefit from that little choice we made. Finishing the half-marathon was a fun cherry on top <3 Distance: 21 km Time: 2:10:00 Pace: 6:11/km Mission: Accomplished! I can't wait to run another half-marathon in the next few months. If you have any suggestions, share below. =) #marathon #accomplishment #running #newyork #healthy


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