AI Platform Revolutionises US Visa Process for Employers and Workers
An Indian tech professional has created an artificial intelligence platform that aids employers and employees in navigating the intricate US visa procedures.
Priyanka Kulkarni, a 34-year-old machine learning expert and former Microsoft engineer, dedicated nine years to securing her visa before opting to create a more efficient, tech-focused solution. Her startup, Casium, provides a digital portal that simplifies employment-based immigration documentation.
Casium enables businesses to handle visa cases from initiation to completion, replacing traditional spreadsheets and decreasing reliance on costly law firms. The platform is tailored to adapt to changing US immigration policies, particularly in light of the regulation introduced during the Trump administration, which levied a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa application, as reported by Business Insider.
Casium claims its system can accelerate visa processing by automating the collection of data and preparation of documents. The platform has already helped hundreds of applicants with assessments, compliance checks, and filings—some cases reportedly transitioning from application to employment in under a month, according to Business Insider.
Founded in 2024, Casium recently secured $5 million in seed funding from Maverick Ventures, with contributions from AI2 Incubator, GTMfund, Success Venture Partners, and angel investor Jake Heller—whose company, Casetext, was acquired by Thomson Reuters in 2023.
Applicants start by completing an intake form. Casium’s AI “agents” then evaluate public data such as research documents and patents to create a comprehensive profile. In just minutes, the platform generates a dossier that is examined by independent lawyers and paralegals, who suggest the most appropriate visa category—H-1B, O-1, or EB-1A.
Kulkarni highlighted that Casium’s technology can reduce document preparation time from several months to approximately ten business days, while minimising errors that could hinder approvals.
Kulkarni, who grew up in India, joined Microsoft immediately after college and contributed to AI strategy for products like Office while on an H-1B visa. She expressed that the process was exhausting, perplexing, and at times felt very limiting for her career, as mentioned in her conversation with Business Insider.
Her own journey inspired the creation of Casium. After joining Seattle’s AI2 Incubator last year, she applied for the EB-1 visa—commonly referred to as the “Einstein visa” for individuals with exceptional talents. Reflecting on her path, she noted that everything she has accomplished has led to this moment.
