Unshackled: A Practical Guide for Highly-Skilled Immigrants to Thrive in the United States

I would highly recommend this book for everyone to read even before stepping on to America. I have some suggestions but I believe the authors know better. Loved it and felt emotional when finished reading the book! I was literally flying through the clouds and felt magical while I am about to complete haha!

This book is incredibly thorough with the knowledge of the system I've been going through for many years, and made me learn so much more about the subtle details about all these programs I had no idea about. It doesn't get you hopeful for false dreams, and is really sympathetic with the realities of the systems, while detailing so many pathways and even different countries. Compared to sporadic information from blog posts, social media and news sites, this book is very much appreciated. I stayed up till 3am reading it and then finished it all in less than a day of getting it. It's very well written by a mix of stories of people who experienced it as well as a lawyer making sure it's very accurate and recent upto the updates of 2023.

A great reference book to work on various options for a work visa / green card. It contains many invaluable insights and practical tips from beneficiaries who could obtain them. Thank you for sharing.

Unshackled was truly an eye-opening and insightful read. As a skilled immigrant navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system, this book felt both informative and deeply relatable. What stood out the most was how the authors simplified such a complicated and often overwhelming process into practical, easy to understand guidance without losing the emotional reality behind the immigrant journey. The book does an excellent job of balancing legal and strategic immigration insights with real human stories. The personal experiences shared throughout the book made it feel authentic, comforting, and inspiring, especially for individuals who may feel uncertain, isolated, or stuck while navigating visas, career decisions, and long term goals in the United States. I particularly appreciated how actionable the content was. From explaining pathways like O-1, EB-1, H-1B, and F-1 OPT to providing additional resources and frameworks, the book goes beyond just information, it empowers readers to proactively take control of their future. The illustrations, structure, and storytelling also made the reading experience engaging and accessible. Overall, Unshackled is not just a book about immigration; it is a guide, a source of motivation, and a reminder that immigrants are capable of building extraordinary paths despite the challenges. I would highly recommend it to students, professionals, founders, and anyone trying to understand or navigate the U.S. immigration ecosystem better.

Overall, the book is good but I didn't find any of the detailed information I sought and was expecting from a book of this kind. With a little research, you can get most of the information provided in this book.

Does not contain information about marriage based GC, Immigration rules change every often. The day i purchsed th ebood rukes got chnaged the next day CAN"T return it now

Super helpful for anyone navigating the immigration space in the USA. Many of the insights and strategies I learned from this book aren’t easily available online, and it provides practical guidance that can save you a lot of time and confusion. Highly recommend it for anyone trying to better understand the U.S. immigration process.

Unshackled is an incredible and inspiring book that every international student and immigrant should read. As an international student myself, I found it extremely valuable because it shares real stories and practical pathways for navigating the complex U.S. visa and immigration system. The book provides clear insights into different immigration options and shows how others have successfully built their careers and lives in the United States. Soundarya Balasubramani is an exceptional author and storyteller who explains complicated topics in a simple, engaging, and motivating way. This book gave me hope, clarity, and confidence about my own journey in the U.S. I highly recommend Unshackled to anyone looking to better understand immigration pathways and unlock opportunities in America.

H1B/ F-1 is just one side of the story that no one will ever tell you this book will walk you through the another side. H1B/ F-1 can be exit from India, this book is answer for your permeance in America.

I bought the kindle edition in Canada and the book is such a treasure trove of information. Thank you for putting it together 💯💪.

I learned new pathways of how one can start a business in America as an immigrant. I appreciate the efforts gone into the research which would have been very difficult to get otherwise.