O-1 Visa

Key Points to Know

  • The O-1 visa is for individuals with extraordinary abilities in science, business, arts, or education, including software engineers and computer scientists.
  • Eligibility requires proof of exceptional skills, sponsorship by a U.S. employer or agent, and filing Form I-129 with supporting documents.
  • Computer scientists typically apply through research institutions, while software engineers have options in startups, tech firms, and business ventures.

O-1 Visa Articles

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    O-1 Visa for Software Engineers and Computer Scientists | Criteria and Process

    Published on March 28, 2025

    The O-1 visa is a specialized U.S. work visa designed for individuals who demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field. If you are a computer scientist, software engineer, or professional in a similar high-skill area, the O-1 visa could be the ideal pathway to achieve your career goals in the United States.

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    USCIS Fee Increase 2024: What You Need to Know

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    Strategies for Entrepreneur Green Cards Webinar

    Published on December 06, 2023

    We recently live-streamed a webinar discussing some effective strategies for entrepreneurs to obtain green cards. Our legal team dove deep into some real-world scenarios in which startup founders, entrepreneurs and other business people (those self-petitioning or self-petitioning through an entity that they control) can use to maximize their chances of approval! Below is a recap…

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    How to Write a Perfect O-1 Visa Recommendation Letter

    Published on December 02, 2023

    The O-1 visa is an employment-based immigration visa saved for immigrants who showcase special abilities in their individual field. Whether it be science, business, athletics, or art, the United States government reserves the O-1 visa for those who have usually achieved some sort of national or international acclaim in their former home country, and wishes…

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    O-1 Visa to Green Card: How to Get Approval

    Published on November 28, 2023

    Making the leap from a temporary visa to a green card is more than just a legal transition; it’s a transformative life event. The freedom to hone a career without a looming deadline, or the joy of being able to bring your family to join you permanently in the United States. While temporary visas provide…

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    How to Work For Multiple Employers on an O-1 Visa

    Published on November 20, 2023

    The opportunity to work for multiple employers is one of the most advantageous perks of the O-1 visa. While many people are aware of this, only a few understand how it really works. This article explains the visa application process and the terms for working in the U.S. under the O-1 employment category. Be Better…