O-1

O-1

This page features Manifest Law’s reporting and guidance on the O-1 visa, a U.S. nonimmigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in fields such as science, technology, business, education, and the arts. Our O-1 coverage includes eligibility standards, USCIS criteria, evidence strategy, RFEs, timelines, and real-world considerations for founders, researchers, creatives, and other high-achieving professionals navigating O-1 petitions and extensions.
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O-1A Case Study: Architect Approved Before Their OPT Expired
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O-1B Case Study: Author Approved in 14 Business Days
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