A Malawian Health Advocate's Own Nonprofit Sponsors Her O-1

Gita Avantsa helped a Malawian global health advocate and nonprofit founder secure an O-1 visa, with her own U.S.-registered nonprofit acting as sponsor and agent. The petition highlighted her selection as a judge for a multilateral health financing initiative, her steering committee leadership representing civil society across dozens of countries, and international media coverage of her advocacy work. Filing ahead of her OPT expiration protected her work authorization and set her up for a future EB-1A.