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

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
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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Fellowship begins
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