Who O-1 May Be Right For
Software Engineers
Working in specialized technical roles or major projects.
Startup Founders
Building or leading a company in the United States.
Researchers
Advancing scientific, technical, academic, or applied research.
Product Leaders
Leading important products, platforms, or business initiatives.
Creative Talent
Working in design, media, entertainment, arts, or related fields.
What is O-1?
The O-1 visa is a temporary work visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement.
Unlike a green card category, O-1 is tied to specific work in the United States. That may include employment, founder work, consulting, research, performances, productions, or other planned professional activity.
A strong O-1 case connects your record of achievement to the work you are coming to the United States to perform.
Common Types of O-1 Evidence
Awards
- Prizes, honors, grants, or other recognized distinctions.
Press
- Media coverage about you, your work, or your projects.
Critical Role
- Important roles for companies, projects, productions, or organizations.
Original Work
- Products, research, creative work, technical contributions, or innovations.
Judging
- Reviewing, evaluating, selecting, or judging the work of others.
High Salary
- Compensation or contracts showing elevated market value.
How the Process Works
Profile Evaluation
We review your profile and assess potential eligibility.
Strategy Meeting
We discuss your strongest NIW theory and evidence gaps.
Evidence Collection
You share evidence; we help organize and refine it.
Petition Development
We build the legal argument around your proposed endeavor.
Forms & Review
We prepare the USCIS Forms and final petition package.
USCIS Filing
Your petition is assembled, reviewed, and submitted.
Transparent Pricing
O-1
Extraordinary Ability
AOS
Adjustment of Status