What is Build?

The Build Fellowship is an innovative program by Open Avenues that offers a cap-exempt H-1B visa solution, enabling global talent to work part-time with nonprofit and academic partners while securing full-time employment at U.S. companies.

I joined The Build Fellowship at its inception, while the model was still being defined, and was tasked with overseeing product development, leading UX research, and managing key aspects of the project. Through this fellowship, fellows mentor students, contribute to research, and lead mission-driven projects that bridge the gap between international expertise and U.S. industry needs.

As a French national living in Canada, this project is especially meaningful to me, as it addresses the immigration challenges I’ve experienced firsthand and empowers others to realize their potential in the U.S. market.