U.S. Immigration

This guide gives you a friendly introduction to how to estimate your H-1B lottery chances using your SOC code, prevailing wage level (Level I–IV), and independent tools that compare your profile to historical patterns. Disclaimer: This guide is meant for educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a licensed lawyer if you need legal advice.

This is a chapter from my book Unshackled, co-authored with attorney Sameer Khedekar. This chapter gives you a friendly introduction to the O1 Extraordinary visa: what it it, what are the criteria under it, cost, timelines, and a case study of someone who successfully got their O1 visa! Disclaimer: This guide is meant for educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a licensed lawyer if you need legal advice.

This is a chapter from my book Unshackled, co-authored with attorney Sameer Khedekar. This chapter gives you a friendly introduction to the EB-1 Extraordinary Ability green card: what it it, what are the criteria under it, cost, timelines, and a case study of someone who successfully got their EB-1 approval. Disclaimer: This guide is meant for educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a licensed lawyer if you need legal advice.

This is a chapter from my book Unshackled, co-authored with attorney Sameer Khedekar. This chapter gives you a friendly introduction to the EB-2 green card pathway - who it is meant for, what the criteria are, cost, timelines, and a case study of someone who successfully obtained permanent residency through this route. Disclaimer: This guide is meant for educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a licensed lawyer if you need legal advice.

This is a chapter from my book Unshackled, co-authored with attorney Sameer Khedekar. This chapter walks you through three of the most common pathways for skilled immigrants in the United States - starting as a student on F-1 OPT, navigating the uncertainty of the H-1B lottery, and ultimately exploring the merit-based O-1 visa as an alternative. You’ll understand how these options differ, when each makes sense, the risks and constraints involved, typical timelines and costs, and real stories of individuals who used these routes to build their careers in the U.S. Disclaimer: This guide is meant for educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a licensed lawyer if you need legal advice.

This is a chapter from my book Unshackled, co-authored with attorney Sameer Khedekar. This chapter gives you a friendly introduction to the International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP) program: what it is, who qualifies for it, the eligibility requirements, costs, timelines, and a case study of a founder who successfully entered the U.S. using this pathway. Disclaimer: This guide is meant for educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a licensed lawyer if you need legal advice.