O-1 Visa Guidance for Individuals With Extraordinary Ability

"The Ashoori Law team helped secure my USA O-1 Visa (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement). Looking forward to making the world even more colorful! Thank you Ashoori Law. All the colors,"

- Callen S. -

Ashoori Law has served over 4,026 clients and has received 900+ five-star Google reviews. Request a free initial call to discuss your background and whether the O-1 visa may be a fit.

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Ashoori Law has served over 4,026 clients and has received 900+ five-star Google reviews. Request a free initial call to discuss your background and whether the O-1 visa may be a fit.

O-1 Visa GUIDANCE, WITH SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS

The O-1 visa requirements can feel overwhelming, but they don't have to be. Whether you qualify for an O-1A visa in sciences, business, education, or athletics - or an O-1B visa in the arts and entertainment - our team can guide you through the process.

Not sure if you qualify for the extraordinary ability visa? That's exactly what our free case evaluation is for. Our team can review your background and discuss the evidence typically considered in O-1 matters before you decide whether to move forward.

FREE INITIAL O-1 CALL

Request a complimentary initial call to discuss your background and whether O-1 may be an option.

Tell Us What You Need

Answer a couple of questions about your background, achievements, and goals - and tell us what you need. Whether you're exploring O-1A or O-1B, we can help you understand the general path forward.

We Get To Work

If you choose to move forward, an immigration attorney can evaluate your qualifications and discuss next steps.

Legal representation is provided by an independent immigration attorney. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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Don't Just Take Our Word For It.

We've helped over 4,026 clients across different immigration matters. Here's what they have to say...

Sejin from japan

"Very thorough, experienced, and professional."

"Everybody at Ashoori Law was very thorough, experienced, and professional. I had a bit of a unique immigration case that not all immigration attorneys have experience with, but Ashoori Law had the experience for my kind of situation, and I was really able to trust them with their level of expertise and experience. From the initial consultation and throughout the process of gathering everything needed for the application, everything was simplified as much as possible and they really held my hand all the way to make sure my case is taken care of without any issues."

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Iuma Martinez G.

Michael and the team at Ashoori Law connected me with the best legal team for my situation. I highly recommend Ashoori Law.

My case involved a complicated international setup. As a global citizen with ties across four continents and five countries, deciding which legal team should represent me felt almost impossible. In addition, the highly technical nature of my field, combined with a career spanning several decades, created another layer of complexity. Ashoori Law helped simplify that decision by connecting me with a team that not only had the right legal expertise, but was also able to navigate the technical depth and breadth of my background very effectively.

They also connected me with a team that resonated with me culturally and spoke my native language. That cultural connection made the whole process much easier. I felt that the team was genuinely invested in my case and wanted to succeed not just professionally, but for my sake as well. From the beginning, I also felt that they accepted my case because they truly believed it had a strong chance of success. That encouragement gave me the confidence to invest in the process.

There were regular check-ins, which gave me space to discuss any concerns as they came up. More importantly, Ashoori Law worked closely with the Immigration Law Center to help address the potential challenges that can arise when managing an immigration case while living in a foreign country.

Overall, I felt that Ashoori Law connected me with the best firm to represent my case. I would strongly recommend them to anyone considering O-1 or EB-2 NIW legal counsel. I pursued both processes and have had successful results, with my case now at the consular interview stage.

Justin Le R.

I cannot recommend Ashoori Law enough. I got to work with one of their lawyers Shruti Bali and she was incredibly professional and facilitated my O1 from start to approval! Ashoori managed everything perfectly and the whole experience was wonderful during a very stressful time.

Mahyar D.

I had an excellent experience working with Ashoori Law. With their help, I successfully got both O-1 visa and EB-1 green card. The team was professional, fast, and supportive throughout the entire process. Highly recommended for anyone needing immigration legal support!

Ioana M.

I had a great experience with Ashoori Law’s network, especially Sheila Hahn for my O-1A visa. She is incredibly professional, with many years of experience, and it really shows. She’s very knowledgeable, dedicated, and always quick to respond. I reviewed my own petition in detail, and in my opinion, she made the strongest possible case with great attention to detail. Thanks to her work, I received an approval without an RFE in just 10 business days. I highly recommend Ashoori Law!

Michael - D.

It is my pleasure to testify to my extremely positive experience working with the Ashoori Law Team in regards to the recent renewal of my O-1 Visa. This Visa renewal was complex as it involved factors such as a patent I hold, the relationship with the company that I am working with, as well as an arts and entertainment component. The members of the team were professional and attentive and were able to secure the renewal within a surprisingly short amount of time. I would highly recommend their services for anyone who is seeking the right immigration solution particularly where the petition has a business component.

Sincerely,
Michael-David

DISCLAIMER: These testimonials reflect individual client experiences and do not guarantee a similar outcome. Immigration results depend on the facts and circumstances of each case.

WHY work with ASHOORI LAW?

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*This figure reflects the combined historical approval rate across multiple immigration case types and does not represent the approval rate for any individual visa category.

These figures include matters handled by Ashoori Law and matters handled in collaboration with independent immigration attorneys in coordination with Ashoori Law.

FAQs

We're here to make your O-1 visa process simple. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about the extraordinary ability visa.

What is the O-1 visa and who is it for?

The O-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in their field. The O-1A visa covers individuals in sciences, business, education, and athletics. The O-1B visa is for those with extraordinary achievement in the arts, motion picture, or television industry. O-1 classification is available only if the applicable legal standard and evidentiary requirements are met.

What are the O-1 visa requirements?

The legal standard and required evidence vary depending on whether the petition is for O-1A or O-1B classification. Generally, you need to demonstrate extraordinary ability through evidence such as major awards or prizes, membership in associations that require outstanding achievement, published material about you, original contributions of significance to your field, a high salary relative to others in the field, or a record of commercial or critical success. The applicable evidentiary standard depends on the O classification sought and the facts of the case.

Should I speak to an O-1 visa lawyer before applying?

It may be helpful to speak with an O-1 visa attorney before applying, especially because the O-1 visa requirements can vary depending on whether the case involves O-1A or O-1B classification. The O-1 visa petition requires substantial documentation and a carefully constructed argument for your extraordinary ability. An experienced immigration attorney may help you understand the relevant evidentiary requirements and filing considerations and how to present your achievements in the strongest possible light. Whether you're pursuing an O-1A visa or O-1B visa, an initial call with our team may help you better understand whether the O-1 visa is worth exploring further.

How is Ashoori Law different from other immigration firms?

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