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US STEM Track
Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
The U.S. STEM track focuses on leveraging existing immigration pathways, such as the O-1 visa and the Early Career STEM Research Initiative, to bring STEM talent to the United States. 
Call for Applications
The Fund is excited to announce the initiation of the Fast Grants Challenge under the U.S. STEM Immigration program.

This initiative is aimed at enhancing and fully utilizing the immigration opportunities available to STEM professionals seeking to enter the United States.
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Our Work
The Talent Mobility Fund is proud to be funding numerous projects that are leveraging existing immigration pathways to increase the number of STEM professionals who are able to come or stay in the United States.
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Grantee Spotlight

Developing an AI-Powered Eligibility Checker for O-1A Visa Status

Prototyping and launching O-1A Pathways, an AI-powered eligibility checker for O-1A visa status which will also provide suggestions on how O-1 aspirants can enhance their qualifications.

Leveraging Technology to Accelerate the Preparation of O-1A, EB-1A and EB-2 NIW Petitions

Recipient: Plymouth Street
Scaling up a customer-focused software product to expedite the preparation of O-1A, EB-1A, and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, educating individuals and companies on employment-based visa pathways, and enhancing prospective candidates’ visa eligibility through curated network connections and partnerships.

Adding a Global Perspective to Teams at U.S. AI Firms Using the J-1 Researcher Visa

Recipient: Vedian College (in conjunction with Global Talent Fund)
Identifying top STEM talent who are International Math and Science Olympiad winners from the Global South to complete a Master’s degree in Data Science from Vedian College. Upon graduation, each individual will secure a research-related position in the U.S. through the J-1 Research visa. 

Leveraging Technology to Accelerate the Preparation of O-1A, EB-1A and EB-2 NIW Petitions

Assessing whether the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has fully implemented the 2022 guidance on O-1A visas, STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT), and National Interest Waivers (NIW). The study will also examine whether USCIS staff require additional training and identify remaining barriers to the comprehensive execution of STEM talent policies, including their impact on related pathways, such as the EB-1A green card.
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