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O-1 and EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Lawyer

O-1 work visas and EB-1 green cards for people with extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, and multinational managers.

Overview

How Mann Law Group helps

The O-1 visa and the EB-1 green card categories are for people whose work has earned sustained national or international recognition. There is no lottery, and some routes do not need an employer sponsor. Mann Law Group reviews your record honestly, tells you which criteria the evidence can meet, and builds the petition around the strongest proof.

Common services and issues

O-1A and O-1B visas
A temporary work visa for extraordinary ability in the sciences, business, education, athletics, or the arts. The petition needs a U.S. employer or agent and an advisory opinion from a peer group or labor organization.
EB-1A extraordinary ability
A green card category that you can file for yourself, without an employer, if you meet the evidence criteria and show acclaim at the top of your field.
EB-1B outstanding professors and researchers
A green card for researchers and professors with international recognition and a qualifying job offer.
EB-1C multinational managers and executives
A green card for managers and executives of multinational companies, often after L-1A status. It does not need PERM.

What to keep in mind

  • Meeting the minimum number of criteria is only the first step. The officer then decides whether the whole record shows acclaim.
  • Independent evidence is stronger than evidence you create. Press coverage, citations, judging, and awards from others carry the most weight.
  • A strong O-1 case is not automatically a strong EB-1A case. The green card standard is higher.
  • Start collecting letters and records early. Recommenders need time to write letters that are specific.

What happens next

1

Initial review

We listen to the facts, identify deadlines, and confirm what documents are needed.

2

Strategy

An attorney explains realistic options, risks, and recommended next steps.

3

Preparation

The team prepares filings, evidence, declarations, and supporting documentation.

4

Representation

We guide the case through government review, court, interview, response, or appeal as needed.

Common Questions

Yes, if the founder's record meets the criteria. The founder's own company can often be the petitioning employer. Funding, press, awards, and a critical role at recognized organizations can all be relevant evidence.

No. You can petition for yourself. You must still show that you will continue to work in your field in the United States.

It depends on your goals and on how strong the evidence is. Many people start with an O-1 and file an EB-1A when the record is stronger. Some file both.

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Need help with o-1 and eb-1 extraordinary ability?

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