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 🌍 Happy National Immigrants Day! 🌎 Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity that immigrants bring to our communities and workplaces nationwide. At The Build Fellowship, we are constantly inspired by the stories of our Fellows who are elevating industries and educating students with their expertise. On this National Immigrants Day, we want to spotlight five incredible Fellows whose journeys and contributions embody the spirit of innovation: Fernando L. brings a decade's worth of experience in investment banking and corporate financial planning to his role as a Finance Build Fellow. Louis Weston is the Co-founder of Glasskube and is fascinated by how law shapes society. Lidya Tandayu guides students on psychology-informed leadership projects. With over 15 years of experience leading individuals across 20 countries, Lidya offers a unique blend of global perspective and leadership. Akshta Suresh is an Electrical Engineering Fellow and recently ran a Build Project for Text Detection in Images using image processing and coding, equipping students with essential skills. Dáire Boylan recently ran a Build Project that taught students how to create and pitch an experimental marketing campaign. He is a Global Solutions Director at Vaultree and has significant international experience. Their journeys remind us that immigration is about more than moving across borders—it's about breaking barriers and building new possibilities for the future. At The Build Fellowship, we are committed to empowering global talent and ensuring that their potential is not just recognized but fulfilled. Today, we honor immigrants everywhere and how they enrich our communities.  #NationalImmigrantsDay #immigration #innovation #globaltalent #STEM #foreignnational

🚨 Exciting Partnership Announcement from Build! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Deel, a leader in global hiring and payroll solutions and one of the fastest growing companies in the United States. 🌍 💼 Together, we’re revolutionizing how U.S. employers access the world’s top talent by combining Deel’s powerful global hiring platform with our cap-exempt H-1B visa solutions. This partnership means companies can now hire skilled foreign nationals year-round—without the H-1B lottery restrictions—keeping them competitive in today’s fast-paced market. With Deel, we’re unlocking unparalleled opportunities for companies to seamlessly hire, onboard, and manage global talent. Let’s build the future together! 🚀 👉 Learn more about the Build Fellowship x Deel Partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gmeiE4dc #GlobalHiring #TalentUnlocked #BuildPartnership #Deel

📹 Check out Daniel Kwik's on-the-ground coverage from last week's TECH WEEK by a16z event! You'll see snippets from his interview with Bisi Obateru, Founder and CEO of JustiGuide, who is building the "TurboTax of Immigration" to aid both global talent and immigration attorneys. Daniel also connected with Melissa Powell, Founder and CEO of Pocmi, Inc. | A Techstars Portfolio Company. POCMI provides end-to-end solutions that simplify the immigration process for employers and international professionals. We're incredibly grateful to Sophie Alcorn, Deedy Das, and our Co-Founder and CEO, Danielle Goldman for sharing their immigration expertise. Thank you also to Menlo Ventures for being such a gracious host. During the panel, Danielle spoke on the role of foreign nationals in the U.S., saying, "I believe that when foreign nationals contribute to the United States and to the social and economic fabric of this country, they should be able to get a pathway to a visa. You will have champions that will support and even go an extra mile in this journey." At The Build Fellowship, we are proud to be one of those champions and help drive innovation across the U.S. with the help of #globaltalent. #immigration #H1B #entrepreneurs #techtalent #tech #immigrationsolutions #visa #STEM #techweek

Over the last 6 months, The Build Fellowship's presence in the greater Michigan area has increased tenfold. Why? Thanks to our amazing Partnerships Director Ian Davis. Ian has tirelessly expanded our reach throughout Michigan, recently signed Grand Valley State University as a new partner school, and is now speaking on a panel with the Grand Rapids Chamber in a few weeks discussing how to successfully hire international talent. Ian will be joined by esteemed panelists and partners from ImLaw, Global Detroit, Grand Valley State University, Small Business Association of Michigan, SxanPro, Bravo LT, and more. If you are in West Michigan you can register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/dT43CHzs We're so proud to support the great state of Michigan and see their investment in International students, programming, employment and mobility. Michigan is open for business! #michigan #grandvalleystate #panel #globaldetroit #internationalstudents #globalmobility

Our team is thrilled to have a live discussion next week with Erkan D. and the innovative legal minds from Klug Law Firm PLLC. Join Noah Klug, Cheryl Geiser, Jonathan Hammond (He/Him/His), and our team for a rich discussion regarding immigration, building businesses in the U.S., scaling teams, and thinking outside the box. Sign-up here: https://lnkd.in/ehHiiDuj #immigration #h1b #workvisa #talentretention #hiring

Join us for a compelling discussion next week!

If you're an employer or foreign national looking for visa solutions following this year's lottery, join our Co-Founder and CEO Danielle Goldman and special guest James Pittman, Co-Founder of Docketwise for an informative webinar on all things immigration! This Thursday, May 9th, at 5pm ET, join us live for a webinar where we'll discuss two journeys at the intersection of creative problem-solving and immigration. We know that there is a lot of uncertainty and frustration when navigating the U.S. immigration system, we hope that this webinar will answer questions Register here: https://lnkd.in/dJRjtPzz

We're thrilled to share our latest blog post, "Empowering Global Talent: How The Build Fellowship Offers a New Avenue for Foreign National Entrepreneurs."  🎉📚 Discover the stories of innovation and success that redefine what's possible for foreign national entrepreneurs in America. Learn how our program supports their journey and contributes to economic growth and job creation. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ep_gg68u Join us in supporting and celebrating the vibrant spirit of global entrepreneurs who are making a significant impact in the U.S.

If you're an employer or foreign national looking for visa solutions following this year's lottery, join our Co-founder and CEO Danielle Goldman and special guest James Pittman, Co-founder of Docketwise, for an informative webinar on all things immigration! On Thursday May 9th at 5pm ET, join us live for a webinar where we'll discuss two journeys at the intersection of creative problem-solving and immigration. We know that there is a lot of uncertainty and frustration when navigating the U.S. immigration system, we hope that this webinar will answer questions and offer solutions. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e6F32zMb 📅 Thursday, May 9th 🕰️ 5 pm ET #ImmigrationSolution #H1b #CaseManagement #immigrationlaw #immigrationattorney #ImmigrationReform #BuildFellowship

Do you think you qualify for an H-1B? Then you can explore cap-exempt solutions with us! https://lnkd.in/gX7eM2u9