O-1 Visa
O-1A extraordinary ability and O-1B arts/entertainment visa petitions. Covers evidentiary criteria, advisory opinion letters, agent petitions, and strategies for meeting the extraordinary ability standard.
What Happens to O-1 Extension Petitions During a Federal Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, timely-filed O-1 extension petitions generally continue processing during federal shutdowns, allowing beneficiaries to keep working under automatic extension protections. DOL functions and E-Verify may pause, so…
Bengaluru IBM Engineer Secures O-1 Visa After Three H-1B Rejections
After three H-1B lottery losses, AI professional Tanush Sharanarthi used documented achievements to secure an O-1 visa in…
O-1 and L-1 Visas Gain Traction After H-1B Fee Jump to $100K
Effective September 21, 2025, H-1B government fees rose to $100,000–$152,000 per petition with higher wage rules and stricter…
O-1 Visa Explained: A Viable Alternative to H-1B Constraints
Employers and top talent are increasingly using the O‑1 visa—uncapped and year‑round—to avoid H‑1B lottery uncertainty. The O‑1…
Indian Tech Pro Piyush Varanjani Secures O-1 Visa, SF Startup
Piyush Varanjani received an O-1 visa in 2025, allowing him to grow his AI startup in San Francisco.…
8 Essential Requirements for the O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
O-1 visas allow individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences or arts to work in the U.S. Applicants need…
Indian O-1 Visa Approvals Surge as USCIS Recognizes AI and Quantum Fields
Indian O-1 visa approvals surge in 2026 as professionals choose merit-based pathways over H-1B lotteries, supported by new…
Dallas Businessman in 3D Printing Denied U.S. ‘Extraordinary Ability’ Visa
A Dallas businessman in 3D printing was denied the EB-1A "Extraordinary Ability" visa, reflecting challenges for innovators in…
Concurrent Filing: I-485 & I-130 with O-1 Visa Extension Pending
Filing I-485 and I-130 with a pending O-1 extension is possible, but requires maintaining lawful presence during the…
USCIS Updates EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Eligibility Criteria
USCIS released new guidance on EB-1 eligibility criteria for extraordinary ability visas, refining evidence evaluation. Key points include…