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Erin Elliott, founder, Elliott Immigration Law LLC. Credit: Erin Elliott

How Immigration Attorney Erin Elliott Works to Make Atlanta the Tech Capital of the South

- Immigration

When Erin Elliott first started her legal practice, she worried it would be all about 'filing papers' and lack excitement. Fortunately, she was wrong. Today, Erin is at the forefront of shaping immigration policies and driving Atlanta's rise as a tech hub for international entrepreneurs.

How I Secured Capital for My Early-Stage Startup as an Immigrant

I came to the U.S. with a dream of building my own business. Like many immigrants, I lacked a strong network for a 'friends and family' round. How did I manage to secure 150K in funding with nothing but an idea, while still on an H1B visa?

This Hiring Platform Empowers Immigrants, Single Parents, and Seniors

- Entrepreneurs
- Immigration

Holly Diamond, a first-generation Korean immigrant raised in New York City, never planned to be a startup founder. But the challenges that her parents faced as restaurant owners in the pandemic pushed her in a new direction. Holly launched her hiring platform, WorkOnward, to connect small businesses with underserved job seekers.

Trump vs. Harris: What the Election Means for International Tech Founders

- Entrepreneurs
- Immigration

With E-day upon us, immigrant entrepreneurs — many of whom cannot vote — must navigate the implications of how Americans cast their ballots. What is to be expected depending on who wins?

H1B Hustle: Immigrant Founders’ Playbook for U.S. Visa Success

- Immigration

Katya Stelmakh, a leading business immigration attorney, offers key insights for aspiring entrepreneurs navigating the H1B visa process.

From refugee to fintech trailblazer: How Lamine Zarrad is improving America’s credit scores

- Community
- Immigration

Born in Azerbaijan during its time as a Soviet Republic, Austin-based entrepreneur Lamine Zarrad has learned to not take freedom for granted. He now aims to liberate Americans from the burden of poor credit, a problem that plagues half of the U.S. population.

Connecting the dots: How an Indian-Ukrainian team links international students with U.S. universities

- Ideas
- Immigration

The founders of Kandor, an AI-powered marketplace helping Indian students apply to graduate programs in the U.S., have never met in person. How did they build their product amidst global disruptions, across continents and time zones?

The Vertical announces IMMIGRANT FOUNDERS REPORT 2024. Showcase your leadership in supporting diversity

- Community
- Development
- Entrepreneurs
- Funding
- Ideas
- Immigration
- Life
- Sales
- Strategy

The Vertical’s Immigrant Founders Report is the first in-depth examination of international talent in the U.S. startup ecosystem.

Olga Ayo, Founder and CEO, Citizen Concierge. Credit: Citizen Concierge

From attorney to startup founder: Olga Ayo challenges status quo with technology

- Entrepreneurs
- Immigration

More than six years ago Slovakia-born lawyer Olga Ayo found herself with a newborn, no means of income or work authorization. She navigated the complexities of U.S. immigration on her own — and succeeded. This experience inspired her to establish her own legal practice and launch a platform to simplify the visa application process for others.

Left to right: Yasaman Soroori and Tania Cruz, co-founders at Consulta Immigration. Credit: Consulta Immigration

How immigrant entrepreneurs streamline green card applications with technology

With the U.S. migrant crisis reaching epic proportions, creators of innovative tech solutions seek to simplify complex paperwork for visas and green cards.