O-1 visa
Work in the U.S. on your record.
For O-1A and O-1B candidates. You need a U.S. petitioner and at least three of eight criteria.
The strategy session and written assessment are free, with nothing owed until you decide to proceed.
Which O-1 category fits you
O-1A covers sciences, education, business and athletics. O-1B covers the arts, including film and television. The category decides which evidence carries weight, so we settle it in the first conversation, not after drafting begins.
- O-1A: sciences, education, business, athletics
- O-1B: the arts, including film and television
- Some records fit both categories. We pick the stronger one.
Three of eight criteria, argued well
USCIS lists eight regulatory criteria and you need at least three. Meeting them on paper is not the same as proving them, so we build each one as an argument with exhibits standing behind it.
- Awards, selective memberships, press about your work
- Judging, original contributions, scholarly articles
- Critical roles and high compensation for your field
You need a U.S. petitioner or agent
The O-1 cannot be self-petitioned. An employer, your own U.S. company, or an agent files on your behalf. We structure that relationship, draft the petition, and handle any RFE or NOID response inside the same flat fee.
Questions, answered.
Can I file an O-1 for my own company?
You cannot self-petition an O-1, but your U.S. company can petition for you, and so can an agent. The company has to be a genuine employer with the ability to direct your work, which we help document.
Does the O-1 lead to a green card?
It is not a green card and does not convert into one. The evidence behind an O-1 overlaps heavily with EB-1A, so many clients file the green card petition later using a stronger version of the same record.
Is the O-1 subject to a lottery or an annual cap?
No. The O-1 has no annual cap and no lottery, so a petition can be filed at any point in the year. That is why it is often the practical move for people who are not yet ready to petition for a green card.
What if USCIS does not approve the petition?
USCIS decides every case and no firm can promise an outcome. If we accept your case and it is not approved, our attorney fee is refunded under the terms of our guarantee. Filing fees go to USCIS.
Find out if the O-1 is your route.
A free strategy session and a written assessment of your case before you pay us anything.