For global talent

A cap-exempt H-1B program for global talent

If you are a foreign national who wants to work, or continue working, in the U.S., securing your visa is a top priority —The Build Fellowship is here to help.

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BEnefits

A cap-exempt H-1B visa solution with a 99% acceptance rate

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Visa Sponsorship & Support

The Build Fellowship offers ongoing immigration support and guidance to Build Fellows, while sponsoring them for their part-time cap-exempt H-1B visas. This enables benefactors to file a full-time cap-exempt H-1B visa concurrently.

Part-Time, Remote Employment

Fellows work 5+ hours per week launching projects and educational programming at partner universities to develop students’ skills and knowledge and prepare them for the future workforce.

  • 1:1 lecture and mentorship sessions
  • Experiential learning projects in your specialized field
  • Hours are flexible and based on Fellow schedules
Requirements

Admission requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a specialized field
  • Exhibit a commitment to dedicate 5-8 hours weekly to support workforce development and education initiatives
  • Demonstrated expertise within a specialized field

Candidates must have a benefactor (a company, organization, or individual) willing to support the Fellowship costs – Fellows cannot fund their own Fellowship.

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  • Work 5 hours per week remotely leading students from partner colleges and universities in experiential, project-based learning

Hours are flexible and based on schedule and availability.

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  • Commit to forwarding the mission of The Build Fellowship and advancing the future of U.S. students
  • Fellows are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year
  • Fellows are sponsored for cap-exempt H-1Bs for up to 3 years, with a minimum 12 month commitment in the Fellowship
  • An additional 3 year extension is possible
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Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a specialized field
  • Exhibit a commitment to dedicate 5-8 hours weekly to support workforce development and education initiatives
  • Demonstrated expertise within a specialized field

Candidates must have a benefactor (a company, organization, or individual) willing to support the Fellowship costs – Fellows cannot fund their own Fellowship.

Responsibilities

  • Work 5 hours per week remotely leading students from partner colleges and universities in experiential, project-based learning

Hours are flexible and based on schedule and availability.

Commitment

  • Commit to forwarding the mission of The Build Fellowship and advancing the future of U.S. students
  • Fellows are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year
  • Fellows are sponsored for cap-exempt H-1Bs for up to 3 years, with a minimum 6 month commitment in the Fellowship
  • An additional 3 year extension is possible
$
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Contributed to the U.S. GDP by Build Fellows
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Fellowship graduates listed on a patent
$
14
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Funding raised by Build Fellows
How it works

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Reach out to your benefactor

Talk to your benefactor about The Build Fellowship. Get started with our sample email

2

Nominate yourself

Fill out this form to nominate yourself for The Build Fellowship.

3

Fill out your application

Complete your application for The Build Fellowship and wait for next steps!

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