Once a Machine Learning Scientist at Microsoft, Priyanka Kulkarni spent nearly a decade working under an H-1B visa — navigating the slow and confusing U.S. immigration system herself.
That experience inspired her to build Casium, an AI-powered platform designed to simplify the visa process for both employers and applicants.
“The system is slow, opaque, and unnecessarily stressful. I wanted to change that,” Priyanka says.
The Idea Behind Casium
After living in the U.S. for nine years, Priyanka realized how painful the employment-based visa journey could be — from piles of paperwork to endless waiting.
Her mission became clear:
💡 “Bring speed, transparency, and accuracy to an outdated process.”
What Casium Does
Casium replaces messy spreadsheets, back-and-forth emails, and manual data entry with automation.
Employers can manage visa cases digitally — from assessment to filing — in just a few clicks.
Its standout feature, AI Error Detection, automatically spots mistakes in documentation before submission, dramatically improving approval rates.
How Fast Is Casium?
Traditional visa processing can take 3 to 6 months, but with Casium’s automation, it’s down to 10 business days.
The platform offers a free assessment, then charges a flat fee based on visa type. For businesses, Casium is also rolling out a subscription model for ongoing visa management.
The Turning Point
While working at Microsoft, Priyanka applied for an EB-1 visa — the so-called “Einstein Visa.”
The three-month ordeal she faced dealing with multiple law firms and confusing requirements sparked a realization:
👉 If AI can diagnose diseases and drive cars, why can’t it simplify immigration?
How Casium Was Born
During her time at the AI2 Incubator in Seattle (2024), Priyanka was asked what she wanted to build. Her answer was immediate:
“I want to build immigration technology.”
That day, Casium was born — with a mission to make global mobility seamless using artificial intelligence.
Casium’s Global Vision
While Casium started with U.S. employment-based visas, Priyanka’s vision goes global.
The company plans to expand to other countries’ work visa systems, using AI to predict and prevent visa rejections before they happen.
Casium also aims to partner with consultancies and government agencies to bring data-driven transparency to immigration worldwide.
About Priyanka Kulkarni
Born in India, Priyanka earned her B.E. in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai and her Master’s in Applied Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University.
She spent years at Microsoft developing AI systems — but her biggest innovation came when she applied AI to a deeply human problem: immigration stress.
Casium’s Impact
Hundreds of applicants have already benefited from Casium’s automation.
Its success proves that when AI meets empathy, technology can transform lives — not just industries.
Priyanka’s Mission in One Line
“I faced the problem myself. Now, I’m using AI to make sure others don’t have to.”
FAQs
- What is Casium?
An AI-powered platform that automates and simplifies the U.S. employment-based visa process. - What types of visas does it support?
Casium currently supports H-1B, EB-1, and other employment-based categories. - How long does it take to process a visa with Casium?
As little as 10 business days, compared to months using traditional methods. - Who can use Casium?
Employers, HR teams, and visa applicants seeking faster, more transparent processing. - What’s next for Casium?
Expanding AI tools globally to handle other countries’ immigration systems.
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