The O-1A visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability in science, education, business, or athletics. The O-1B applies to those in arts, film, and television. O-1 is employer- or agent-sponsored, but is tied to your personal achievements rather than a specific job description. It can be a strong stepping stone toward EB-1A, since the two categories share similar evidentiary criteria. Silmi Law prepares O-1 petitions for professionals across STEM, technology, finance, media, and the arts.
Or Agent Sponsored
Initial Validity + Extensions
Two Classifications
Annual Visa Limit
We evaluate your credentials against O-1A and O-1B criteria and identify the strongest evidentiary angles for your petition.
We work with your employer, client, or agent to structure the O-1 sponsorship arrangement and advisory opinion if required.
We work with your employer, client, or agent to structure the O-1 sponsorship arrangement and advisory opinion if required.
We file the petition and provide detailed support for any Requests for Evidence issued by USCIS.
We prepare O-1 petitions across STEM, technology, finance, arts, and business — understanding the evidentiary norms in each field.
We build O-1 petitions with an eye toward a future EB-1A green card — ensuring your record is documented and framed consistently.
Sharif Silmi personally oversees every O-1 petition from assessment through filing.
We don’t file until we’re confident your record satisfies the legal standard — every petition is built around the strongest criteria for your profile.
We draft and coordinate expert opinion letters that attest to the significance of your achievements and your standing in the field.
We serve O-1 petitioners throughout New York, New Jersey, California, Massachusetts, and nationwide.
