Extraordinary Ability

On the pathway to success

Our extensive experience with extraordinary ability cases has set us apart from other firms.  We have had the privilege of working with some of the most talented and successful foreign nationals who have sought to continue their careers in the US.  We strive to make the journey smooth by securing the green cards and visas they need to get them where they’re going.

The O-1 visa is a temporary work visa for individuals with extraordinary ability.  This nonimmigrant visa allows many individuals the ability to work in the US and can be prepared within a relatively short period of time.  

The EB-1 green card for those with extraordinary ability takes a bit longer to process than the O-1, but it provides you with a permanent benefit of a US green card.  It’s one of the few green cards that allows the foreign national to self-sponsor, eliminating the need for a U.S. petitioner or a specific offer of U.S. employment.

We’ve successfully obtained US green cards for applicants in these fields (and many more!):

Film
Theater
Arts
Dance
Entrepreneurs
Music
Chefs
Corporate Officers
Athletes

  • The O-1 is a petitioner sponsored work visa based on extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, athletics, business, education or extraordinary achievement in the motion picture and television industry. The O-1 visa can be requested for up to 3 years and renewed indefinitely.

    Some of the basic requirements include:

    • A U.S. entity petitioner (company or individual)
    • Letter(s) of intent demonstrating future work
    • Evidence of extraordinary ability including press, awards, acceptance to festivals, playbills or other programs, published materials, significantly high salaries and any other evidence that helps to demonstrate achievement in the field
    • Letters of recommendation from highly accomplished individuals in the field

  • The EB-1 is a self-petitioned permanent resident green card based on extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, athletics, business or education.

    Some of the basic requirements include:

    • Evidence of extraordinary ability including press coverage, awards, festival selections, playbills, authorship of published articles, significantly high salaries, judging the work of others in your field, membership in organizations requiring achievements, and any other evidence that helps to demonstrate achievement in the field
    • Letters of recommendation from highly accomplished individuals in the field
    • Personal statement demonstrating intent to continue work in the field of extraordinary ability upon visa approval.