US "Extraordinary Ability" Visas

The Golden Ticket to the USA. Whether you target the O-1 (Talent) or EB-1/NIW (Green Card), we build the evidence portfolio that proves your excellence to USCIS.

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Don't Just Apply. Prove You Are "Extraordinary".

US Immigration (USCIS) has the toughest standards in the world. To get an O-1 or EB-1, you don't just need to be talented; you need to be at the top 1% of your field. A standard CV is not enough. You need an Evidence Bundle of 300-800 pages.

Our Role vs. Attorneys: US Immigration Attorneys handle the legal filing (forms I-140/I-129). We handle the substance. We help you publish articles, win awards, secure press features, and draft the Expert Opinion Letters that make the Attorney's job easy.

Which Path is Right for You?

O-1A / O-1B: The "Rockstar" Visa (Non-Immigrant)

The fastest way to work in the US. Unlimited renewals.

Best for: Artists, Founders, Creatives, Scientists who have a US job offer or "Agent".
Key Criteria (Must meet 3): Leading Role, High Salary, Press, Judging Others, Original Contributions.
Speed: Very Fast (Premium Processing available - 15 days).

EB-1A: The "Einstein" Green Card (Immigrant)

Permanent Residency (Green Card) from day one. The highest standard.

Best for: Top-tier experts, award-winning researchers, executives, celebrated artists.
Benefit: No Employer needed (Self-Petition). Total freedom.
Difficulty: Very High. Requires "Sustained National/International Acclaim".

EB-2 NIW: National Interest Waiver (Immigrant)

The strategic Green Card for those whose work benefits the USA.

Best for: STEM professionals, AI experts, Pilots, Entrepreneurs, Medical Researchers.
Criteria: Advanced Degree (Masters) + Proposed Endeavor of "National Importance".
Benefit: No Employer needed. Slightly easier standard than EB-1A.

The Evidence We Help You Build

USCIS requires objective proof. We help you generate it:

Judging & Peer Review

We help you secure invitations to judge hackathons, competitions, or review academic papers.

Press & Media

We guide you on how to get featured in major industry publications (Forbes, TechCrunch, Art Journals) to satisfy the "Published Material" criterion.

Scholarly Articles

We assist in structuring and editing technical articles or white papers to prove "Original Contributions".

Success Stories: The American Dream

The AI Founder: Pivoting to National Interest

The founder of a Machine Learning startup faced a common dilemma: despite brilliant technical skills, he lacked the major individual awards typically required for an "Extraordinary Ability" visa. He feared his application would be weak.

We completely shifted the strategic angle. Instead of trying to prove he was a "celebrity" in his field, we focused on the National Interest Waiver (EB-2 NIW). We framed his proprietary algorithms not just as business assets, but as critical tools for US economic competitiveness and national security. By securing expert validation from US professors, we proved his work was too important to delay. The result was a Green Card approval without needing a single employer sponsor.

The UX Designer: Proving Value Over Fame

A Senior UX Designer dreamed of freelancing in NYC but hesitated, believing the O-1 visa was reserved for famous artists with magazine covers. She had an impressive portfolio, but no "fame".

Our audit revealed her hidden strengths. We bypassed the "Press" requirement and focused heavily on "High Salary" and "Critical Role". We meticulously documented her freelance rates to prove she commanded top-tier compensation and structured opinion letters from former Creative Directors to demonstrate her essential role in successful product launches. USCIS agreed with our narrative, granting her a 3-year O-1 visa to work freely in New York.

The Choir Conductor: A Niche Victory

For a talented choir conductor with international experience, the path to a US visa seemed blocked by a common misconception: that "Extraordinary Ability" requires commercial fame comparable to pop stars. He worried his classical niche was too small and non-commercial for USCIS to notice.

We shifted the narrative from "Fame" to "Authority." Instead of billboard charts, we built his case on Institutional Leadership and Judgment. We documented his critical role in directing prestigious festivals where the event's success hinged on his leadership and highlighted his invitations to judge regional vocal competitions. Finally, we secured testimonials from renowned Maestros who technically articulated the uniqueness of his conducting style.

The result was emphatic. His EB-1A petition was approved in just 12 days via Premium Processing. Today, he is successfully enjoying his creative freedom and the sunny artistic climate of Miami, Florida.

Comparison Table: O-1 vs EB-1A vs NIW

Feature	O-1 Visa	EB-1A Green Card	EB-2 NIW
Status	Temporary Work (3 yrs)	Permanent (Green Card)	Permanent (Green Card)
Employer?	Required (or US Agent)	None (Self-Petition)	None (Self-Petition)
Standard	"Extraordinary"	"Top 1% of Field"	"National Importance"
Processing	Fast (15 Days w/ PP)	Fast (15 Days w/ PP)	Slow (45 Days w/ PP + Wait)

Free Guide: The "Criteria Matrix"

Download our checklist comparing the 8 criteria for O-1 vs the 10 criteria for EB-1. Find out where you score points.

US Eligibility Check

Do you meet the 3/10 criteria for O-1/EB-1?

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Primary Goal

Do you have awards or press?

US Visa FAQs

Can I apply for EB-1 without a job offer?

Yes, for EB-1A and EB-2 NIW. This is the main benefit of these categories; you can "Self-Petition". This gives you the freedom to change jobs or start your own company once approved.

Can my family come with me?

Yes. Spouses and unmarried children under 21 can accompany you. Under O-3 status (family of O-1), spouses usually cannot work. Under Green Card status (EB-1/NIW), spouses have full work rights.

Do you provide legal advice?

We provide Endorsement & Evidence Consulting. We help you identify, gather, and format the proof of your talent. For the final filing of legal forms (G-28, I-140), we recommend working with a licensed US Attorney. We can refer you to trusted partners.

Start Your American Journey

USCIS requires 3 out of 10 criteria. We help you find them, build them, and prove them.

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One Portfolio, Three Doors: UK, France, US

The deepest asset in any talent visa case is not the form set - it is the documented body of work: exhibitions, publications, press coverage, memberships, awards and letters from recognized figures. That asset is jurisdiction-neutral. The same portfolio we produce for a UK Global Talent endorsement also powers a French carte talent dossier and a US O-1, EB-1A or EB-2 NIW petition.

How the US track works with us

We handle the creative and evidentiary side: positioning, producing and documenting the work over 12 to 24 months where needed. The US petitions themselves are prepared and filed by licensed US immigration attorneys we partner with. You get one production process and a specialist legal team at each door.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does the legal work for US petitions?

US petitions are prepared and filed by licensed US immigration attorneys we partner with. Our team does what it does for UK and France cases: the creative and evidentiary side - building the body of work, publications, exhibitions, press and recommendation letters that the attorneys then present.

Can my UK Global Talent portfolio be reused for O-1 or EB-1A?

Largely, yes. The categories of proof overlap heavily: awards, press, exhibitions, memberships, judging, original contributions. The framing and legal standards differ, which is exactly where the attorney partnership comes in - but the underlying artefacts you built once serve every door.

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