O-1 Visa & EB-1A Lawyer
Employment-Based
Immigration
For talented individuals and the employers who hire them — from the O-1 visa to the EB-1A green card. Founders, researchers, and artists at the top of their field: you handle your craft, we handle USCIS.
Who Qualifies?
The O-1 visa is designed for individuals who have risen to the very top of their field in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
Extraordinary Ability in Sciences
Groundbreaking researchers, principal investigators, and innovators with significant citation records or published findings of major impact in their discipline.
- check_circleHigh-impact publications and citation record
- check_circlePeer reviewer or editorial board member
- check_circleNational or international research grants or awards
We understand the nuances of specialized scientific fields and translate complex research careers into the evidentiary language USCIS requires.
The 8 Criteria, Simplified
You only need to meet 3 out of these 8 benchmarks to qualify. We help you identify and document your strongest evidence.
01
Awards
Receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence.
02
Memberships
In associations which require outstanding achievements of their members.
03
Press
Published material in professional or major trade publications about your work.
04
Judging
Participation as a judge of the work of others in the same or related field.
05
Originality
Original scientific, scholarly, or business-related contributions of significance.
06
Authorship
Scholarly articles in professional journals or other major media.
07
Critical Role
Employment in a critical or essential capacity for organizations with a distinguished reputation.
08
High Salary
Commanding a high salary or other remuneration in relation to others in the field.
Process Timeline
Evaluation
Week 1: Comprehensive review of your background and criteria selection.
Evidence Gathering
Weeks 2–6: Drafting support letters and compiling professional documentation.
Legal Drafting
Weeks 7–8: Finalizing the legal petition and USCIS forms for submission.
USCIS Filing
Decision in as little as 15 days via Premium Processing.
Speed of Execution
Unlike the H-1B lottery, the O-1 is available year-round and can be expedited in weeks, not months.
Indefinite Flexibility
O-1 status can be renewed indefinitely in 1–3 year increments, providing long-term stability.
Path to Green Card
The high evidentiary standards of the O-1 often lay a a strong foundation for the EB-1A or EB-2 NIW pathways.
Why Exceptional People Choose the O-1
The O-1 is the only employment-based visa with no lottery, no annual cap, and no employer sponsorship requirement for self-petitioners.
For high-achieving founders and executives, it is often the fastest, most flexible path to lawful status in the United States.
Ready to start your employment-based case?
Start with a $499 strategy session. Participate in a strategy session and receive a discount on your engagement fee.