No Lottery. No Cap. Built for Individuals of Extraordinary Ability.
Whether you are a tech founder, researcher, business executive, or creative artist, the O-1 visa is designed for the top percentage of professionals in their field. Evaluate your credentials and start building a compelling evidence strategy today.
Unlike the H-1B, the O-1 is not subject to a lottery or an annual cap, making it the preferred route for high-achieving individuals with a U.S. sponsor.
Avoid the unpredictability of the H-1B lottery. O-1 visas are issued based strictly on merit and evidentiary criteria, available year-round.
Initially granted for up to 3 years, the O-1 can be extended indefinitely in 1-year increments as long as you continue your qualifying activities.
The criteria for the O-1 are very similar to the EB-1A Green Card. Securing an O-1 lays an exceptional foundation for future permanent residency.
USCIS categorizes extraordinary ability into two distinct tracks based on your industry.
Requires a level of expertise indicating that you are one of the small percentage who has arisen to the very top of the field of endeavor.
Requires "distinction" in the arts—a high level of achievement evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered.
To qualify for an O-1A, you must provide evidence of a major, internationally recognized award (like a Nobel Prize), OR meet at least three of the following regulatory criteria.
Having the achievements is only the first step. Proper documentation, press features, and narrative positioning are critical.
Analyze My EvidenceNationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards.
Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements.
Published material about you in major media or trade publications.
Original scientific, scholarly, or business-related contributions.
Authorship of scholarly articles in major media.
A high salary or other substantial remuneration for services.
Participation on a panel, judging the work of others.
Employment in a critical or essential capacity for organizations.
We help you translate your career history into a compelling narrative supported by rock-solid evidence.
We review your resume, job offer/sponsor details, and existing achievements to identify your strongest regulatory criteria.
We identify gaps. If you need major media features, published articles, or industry judging opportunities to strengthen your case, we help position you.
We provide a clear roadmap and document strategy so that your immigration attorney can file a highly organized, persuasive petition.
Unlike the EB-1A Green Card (which allows self-petitioning), the O-1 visa requires a U.S. employer or a U.S. agent to sponsor you. You cannot petition for yourself. When you submit your assessment, please let us know if you already have a prospective employer or agent.
Fill out the confidential assessment request. By understanding your background, current job title, field, and specific accomplishments (such as awards, media, judging, or publications), we can begin to evaluate your evidence framework.
Your information is kept entirely confidential and is used strictly to evaluate your professional profile and inquiry.
Discover if your career achievements qualify you for extraordinary ability status.
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