Hello [FORMATTED_FIRST_NAME GOES HERE],
Happy Wednesday. ✨
We had a great job fair last week! 🎉 Check out the list of companies hiring from our last fair below.
We’re also excited to introduce our Sponsor friendly job board, featuring roles from companies open to hiring internationals (F-1, STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1). Each week, we spotlight one opportunity that’s truly worth your time.
For more opportunities, visa updates, career resources, plus to get priority access to the next job fair and all the events join our free Open Atlas community.
The Open Atlas Weekly Bulletin
Udaan India scholarship: $5,000 for Indian STEM grad students
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USCIS Q3 data: O-1, EB-1A and NIW approval rate
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Immigrants and U.S.-born founders outperform
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Now, onto the newsletter.
🧑🎓 Student's hub: Scholarships, guides & resources
Udaan India scholarship: $5,000 for Indian STEM grad students
MPOWER Financing is offering the Udaan India Scholarship to support Indian STEM students pursuing full-time master’s programs in the U.S. or Canada. One grand prize of $5,000 and three runner-up prizes of $1,000 each are up for grabs. Eligible applicants must be Indian citizens enrolled in an MPOWER-eligible school and submit an essay by January 31, 2026. Winners are selected based on essay quality, with funds disbursed directly to their schools.
Why resume format can make or break your Ivy league application
Don’t treat your Ivy League application as just a form. Make it tell your story. Admissions officers skim fast, so a clean layout that highlights leadership, research, results, and your passions is essential. Keep it concise. One page for undergrad, two for grad. A sharp resume can give you a real edge. And there are a lot more tricks which you can learn.
Learn how to master your Ivy League resume with Openadmits.
📗 Immigration desk: Visa news, options & updates
USCIS Q3 data: O-1, EB-1A and NIW approval rate
The latest USCIS data shows some clear differences across work visas. O-1 approvals are still strong at 94%, even as more people apply. EB-1A and EB-2 NIW approvals, however, are slipping, 66.6 percent for EB-1A and 54% for NIW, likely because cases are being reviewed more closely. Pending EB-1As are piling up, and fewer people are filing for NIWs. Strong applications and clear evidence matter more than ever if you want to get through.
$100K H-1B fee could hit universities and foreign grad students hard
The Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee and new rules favoring older workers threaten U.S. universities’ ability to hire international faculty and retain foreign grad students. Large programs face budget strain, declining enrollment, and talent gaps. Even with possible exemptions, the U.S. risks losing top researchers to other countries.
💫 Founder's corner: Resources, capital & growth hacks
Mixed teams of Immigrants and U.S. born founders outperform
Startups with both immigrant and U.S. born founders outperform single-group teams, hiring more, raising bigger funding, and filing more patents. Their edge comes from diverse networks, global investors, and international connections, showing that cross-cultural collaboration fuels growth and innovation. Check out the article, definitely an interesting read.
Small business grants are opening doors for immigrant founders
Zen Business highlights U.S. programs helping immigrant and minority entrepreneurs access funding, training, and mentorship. From SBA loans to MBDA and state grants, these resources can help grow your business. Check eligibility, prepare a solid plan, and use local support.
🪄 Sponsor friendly job board
We have exciting sponsor-friendly opportunities from our recent job fair. These roles are from companies open to hiring internationals (F-1, STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1). Each week, we spotlight opportunities worth your time, and there are plenty more waiting for you. For more sponsor-friendly jobs, visa updates, and career resources, join the Open Atlas community and get priority access to future opportunities.
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🤝 Meet this week's partner
EB-5 just got easier. Introducing EB5Loan.com, a startup removing the biggest barrier: capital. High-skilled immigrants can now access the EB-5 pathway with financing that helps reduce the upfront investment. Designed for professionals already in the U.S. (H1B, F1, etc.).They help file for a green card, EAD, and travel permit together, get work/travel authorization in 90–180 days, and provide up to $400,000 as an interest-only loan. Only 20 spots remain in this cohort. Schedule your call now!
Until next week, stay awesome.
Yours truly,
Team Open Atlas 💙
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