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An International Affairs Analyst Beats the OPT Grace Period With an O-1

Nonprofit & Government | 1 day ago

O-1 Visa
From India
No RFE
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Case Summary.

Sonu Lal helped an Indian international relations analyst secure O-1 status to build a new South Asia program at a U.S. policy research organization. Racing an expiring post-OPT grace period, the case rested on the beneficiary's publications, media interviews, and letters from recognized experts, with the employer stepping in as the direct petitioner. The O-1 was approved, allowing the analyst and family to remain and work in the U.S.

Lead Attorney.

Sonu Lal

Sonu Lal

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Sonu Lal is a seasoned business immigration attorney with extensive experience across a wide range of visa and green card categories, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-1/E-2, PERM, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5. He is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. He has successfully filed thousands of cases with USCIS, the Department of Labor, and the Department of State, earning a strong reputation for delivering effective, results-driven strategies.

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