​🎉 Get ready to kick off an unforgettable night at the Immigration Hackathon! 🎉

​Join us on January 30th at 5:30 PM at the vibrant General Assembly New York, where creativity meets purpose. Hosted by Foreign Founders and General Assembly, this is not just any hackathon; it's a chance to make a real difference in the lives of immigrants by building innovative solutions in Finance, Health, Language, and Legal sectors. The four pillars we've selected as a theme for the hackathon - meet talented individuals, join forces and build something special!

​And you don't have to be technical to join - we are looking for everyone with all skill sets who wants to build much needed solutions in the world.

​Expect an evening filled with energy, collaboration, and a whole lot of fun. See you there! 🚀

​BONUS: For everyone participating in the hackathon, you can work out from General Assembly the following week until February 6th!

​Event Day Agenda

​Until 6:15PM - Snacks and mingle

​6:15 - 6:30PM - Immigration Hackathon intro!

​6:30 - 7:00PM - Present the 4 pillars for the hackathon, and their sponsor companies

​7:00 - 8:00PM - network, build teams, and start hacking!

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​Event Details

​This hackathon will kick off on January 30th (Thursday) and the presentation will be on February 6th.

​For those who participate in the hackathon, General Assembly has kindly offered to give a space to hack from Monday to Thursday (February 3rd - 6th) for free.

​Yes - you heard it! If you are participating in this hackathon, you can get free work space for the week too :)

​Hackathon Themes

​Finance

• ​How might we make banking services more accessible to people who aren't comfortable with English-only interfaces?

• ​How might we help first-generation individuals educate their parents about retirement planning and investment?

• ​How might we help immigrants build credit history and access fair interest rates without falling into cycles of high-interest debt?

• ​How might we help skilled immigrants secure stable employment that matches their experience and qualifications in a new country?

​Health

• ​How might we help immigrants navigate healthcare systems when they don't understand medical insurance terminology?

• ​How might we help immigrants find culturally competent mental health professionals who understand their unique experiences?

• ​How might we make preventive healthcare more accessible to immigrants who come from countries with different medical systems?

​Language

• ​How might we help working parents maintain their native language in their children while adapting to a new one?

• ​How might we make government forms and documents more understandable for non-native English speakers?

• ​How might we help immigrants practice conversational English in low-pressure, real-world situations?

​Legal

• ​How might we help immigrants understand their workplace rights without fear of retaliation?

• ​How might we help first-generation professionals assist their parents with legal documentation and processes?