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Simplify immigration for the next billion Americans

I adore startups with niche solutions and clear value propositions. Ellis, founded by immigrants for immigrants, helps international students move to America.

One of America's competitive advantages has always been its betting on immigration. Yet, many immigrants describe their experience in moving to the US as agony. They struggle to get a prepaid phone plan. They have little to no guidance on how to set up a bank account without a social security number. Or apply for a social security card. Learning the nuances of tax treatment and doing the immigration documents become a quest. If you win, congrats, you will not be deported. Still, you've got long hours of stress guaranteed.

Ellis offers a range of products for international students to adjust to a new life as an immigrant. US bank account, visa card, mobile phone plan - those the students may set up months before their relocation to the US. Ellis will only ask simple questions and request basic documents.

Then the Ellis app will use the same info to automate applying for social security card. And for non-resident tax filings, work authorization, and visa extension. All done in the same app with a few clicks.

Ellis has got investor attention with $5.6 million funding in the seed round. Besides institutional capital, the company received money from many successful startup founders. Many of them started their journey with a US visa.

Ellis website (they are hiring)

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