Approved

Spanish Physician Joins an Academic Medical Center on an O-1A

Education & Research | 3 months ago

O-1 Visa
From Spain
No RFE
O-1Visa

Case Summary.

Kristen Castro helped a Spanish dermatologist continue his medical and academic career in the U.S. with the O-1A visa. The case was built on his awards, scholarly publications, judging of others' work, professional memberships, and significant contributions to the treatment of skin disease, supported by press coverage of his work. The approval allowed him to take up a position at a leading academic medical center.

Lead Attorney.

Kristen Castro

Kristen Castro

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Kristen is an immigration attorney with over seven years of experience advising companies, executives, and professionals on complex employment-based matters. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. She focuses on immigrant and nonimmigrant visa strategies, including EB-1, EB-2 NIW, O-1, L-1, H-1B, and TN petitions, and has represented clients ranging from startups to multinational corporations. Known for her strategic and detail-oriented approach, she has guided hundreds of clients through high-stakes filings involving emerging technologies, niche fields, and evolving adjudication trends, drawing on experience that includes supporting in-house counsel at a Fortune 500 company.

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