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Cameron Robertson
Lead Engineer @ Foundry Lab
US
Charlie Anderson
Market Development @ Watchful
US
Charlotte Kight
Senior Account Executive @ Tracksuit
US
David Booth
Partner, Ecosystem @ a16z
US
Grace Dombroski
People Experience & Operations Lead @ Tracksuit
US
Hugo Kan
General Manager @ MedView
AU
Joe Berni
Senior Data Engineer @ Tracksuit
AU
Mikayla Hopkins
Head of Marketing @ Tracksuit
US
Cameron Robertson
Lead Engineer @ Foundry Lab
US
Charlie Anderson
Market Development @ Watchful
US
Charlotte Kight
Senior Account Executive @ Tracksuit
US
David Booth
Partner, Ecosystem @ a16z
US
Grace Dombroski
People Experience & Operations Lead @ Tracksuit
US
Hugo Kan
General Manager @ MedView
AU
Joe Berni
Senior Data Engineer @ Tracksuit
AU
Mikayla Hopkins
Head of Marketing @ Tracksuit
US
Wayne Zhou
GM @ Paraform
US
Saahil Bijlani
AI GTM Lead @ Tracksuit
US
Mikayla Hopkins
Head of Marketing @ Tracksuit
US
Joe Berni
Senior Data Engineer @ Tracksuit
AU
Hugo Kan
General Manager @ MedView
AU
Grace Dombroski
People Experience & Operations Lead @ Tracksuit
US
David Booth
Partner, Ecosystem @ a16z
US
Charlotte Kight
Senior Account Executive @ Tracksuit
US
Wayne Zhou
GM @ Paraform
US
Saahil Bijlani
AI GTM Lead @ Tracksuit
US
Mikayla Hopkins
Head of Marketing @ Tracksuit
US
Joe Berni
Senior Data Engineer @ Tracksuit
AU
Hugo Kan
General Manager @ MedView
AU
Grace Dombroski
People Experience & Operations Lead @ Tracksuit
US
David Booth
Partner, Ecosystem @ a16z
US
Charlotte Kight
Senior Account Executive @ Tracksuit
US
What sets us apart

Start now, not when it's urgent

1
We work with you before you're ready to file
The 2026 H-1B lottery now favours higher-paid roles, putting recent grads at a disadvantage. We map every alternative — O-1A, EB-2 NIW, E-3, Global Talent, PGWP — and build the strongest case for the path that actually fits your situation.
2
You're not stuck with the H-1B lottery
The 2026 H-1B lottery now favours higher-paid roles, putting recent grads at a disadvantage. We map every alternative — O-1A, EB-2 NIW, E-3, Global Talent, PGWP — and build the strongest case for the path that actually fits your situation.
3
Profile building that's actually achievable
You don't need a Nobel Prize. Hackathon judging, published research, invite-only memberships, speaking invitations — these count. We show you exactly which criteria to target and help you build the evidence over 12–18 months, so filing feels like a formality.
4
Immigration strategy across five countries
Your best option might not be the country you studied in. We cover the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand — and we'll tell you where your profile is strongest, which visa gets you there fastest, and how to keep your options open.

Visa options

Which visa fits your career path?

Your nationality, field of study, and career stage all shape the best route. We'll help you compare options across countries and find the path with the fewest roadblocks.

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F-1

Student Visa & OPT
  • Best for: International students enrolling in US degree programs (bachelor's, master's, PhD) who want to study and then work in the US.
  • What it unlocks: Full-time study at a US institution, plus up to 3 years of post-graduation work through OPT and STEM OPT.
  • Key advantage: STEM graduates get 3 years of work authorisation (12 months OPT + 24 months STEM extension), a critical bridge to H-1B or O-1A.
  • Pathway: Many F-1 students transition to H-1B (lottery), O-1A, or green card after their OPT period.
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US

O-1A

Extraordinary Ability
  • Best for: High-impact founders, executives, and professionals with a strong track record of achievements.
  • What it unlocks: Work in the US on your own terms, no H-1B lottery, no employer sponsorship required.
  • Key advantage: You can self-petition through your own company and bring your spouse (O-3 visa).
  • Timeline: Can be approved in as little as 15 business days with premium processing.
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US

H-1B

Specialty Occupation
  • Best for: Professionals with at least a bachelor's degree working in a specialty occupation (tech, finance, engineering, etc.).
  • What it unlocks: Live and work in the US for up to 6 years with a path to permanent residency.
  • Key consideration: Subject to an annual lottery, registration happens each March.
  • Spouse benefit: H-4 dependents may apply for work authorization if an I-140 is approved.
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US

EB-2 NIW

National Interest Waiver
  • Best for: Founders, researchers, and professionals whose work has broad US impact, in tech, healthcare, science, STEM, and beyond.
  • What it unlocks: A US green card through self-petition. No employer, no PERM labor certification.
  • Key advantage: Lower bar than EB-1A, you need an advanced degree (or exceptional ability) plus proof your work serves the national interest.
  • Popular with: STEM founders, PhD researchers, healthcare professionals, and climate/energy innovators.
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US

E-3

Australian Specialty Worker
  • Best for: Australian professionals with a job offer in a specialty occupation (tech, finance, engineering, science, etc.).
  • What it unlocks: Work in the US with no lottery or annual cap stress, 10,500 visas per year, rarely fully used.
  • Key advantage: Simpler process than H-1B, renewable indefinitely in 2-year increments, and spouses (E-3D) can get work authorisation.
  • Timeline: Can be processed at a consulate in days, one of the fastest US work visas.
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US

Skilled Worker

Sponsored Employment
  • Best for: Skilled professionals with a confirmed UK job offer from a licensed sponsor
  • What it unlocks: Live and work in the UK for up to 5 years, with a direct path to settlement
  • Key advantage: Clear route to permanent residence (ILR) after 5 years of continuous employment
  • Dependants welcome: Your partner and children can join you and work freely in the UK
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UK

SC 482

Skills in Demand
  • Best for: Skilled professionals with a job offer from an Australian employer.
  • What it unlocks: Live and work in Australia for up to 4 years with your family.
  • Key advantage: Your spouse gets full, unrestricted work and study rights in Australia.
  • Clear pathway to permanent residence (SC 186) after 2 years with your employer.
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AU

Graduate

Post-Study Work Visa
  • Best for: International graduates who completed a degree at a UK university
  • What it unlocks: Work (or look for work) in the UK for 2 years, 3 years if you hold a PhD
  • Key advantage: No job offer, sponsorship, or minimum salary required to apply
  • Note: Cannot be extended, plan your next visa route (e.g., Skilled Worker) before it expires
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UK

Post-Graduation Work Permit

Work After Graduating in Canada
  • Best for: International students who have completed a programme of 8+ months at an eligible Canadian designated learning institution.
  • What it unlocks: An open work permit, work for any employer, in any occupation, anywhere in Canada.
  • Key advantage: No job offer required. It's the most flexible work permit available and a direct stepping stone to permanent residency.
  • Canadian work experience gained on PGWP counts toward Express Entry CRS points and Canadian Experience Class eligibility.
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CA

Accredited Employer Work Visa

Employer-Sponsored Work
  • Best for: Skilled professionals with a confirmed job offer from a New Zealand employer.
  • What it unlocks: Live and work in NZ for up to 5 years, with a pathway to the Skilled Migrant Category residence visa.
  • Key advantage: No lottery or points system, if you have the job offer, you can apply.
  • Partners and dependent children can apply for visas to join you in New Zealand.
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NZ

EB-1A

Extraordinary Ability (Green Card)
  • Best for: Founders, researchers, and senior professionals who want permanent residency without employer dependency.
  • What it unlocks: A US green card, live and work permanently, no visa renewals, no restrictions.
  • Key advantage: Self-petition (no employer needed) and no PERM labor certification, the fastest employment-based green card.
  • Timeline: Premium processing available; some cases approved in weeks.
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US

Global Talent

Exceptional Talent
  • Best for: Leaders and emerging talent in tech, science, engineering, humanities, and the arts
  • What it unlocks: Work in any role, switch employers freely, and even be self-employed, no sponsor needed
  • Key advantage: Settle permanently in the UK after just 3 years (vs 5 years on most other visas)
  • Two-stage process: Get endorsed by an approved body first, then apply for the visa itself
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UK
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