Category: O-1A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability)
Field: Business – Digital Transformation
Employer: Startup with Investor Funding
Location: Portugal
RFE: None
Status: Approved
A Portugal-based Co-Founder and CEO of a newly funded U.S. startup applied for an O-1A visa to expand operations and accelerate growth in the American market. The petition needed to demonstrate both the CEO’s extraordinary ability and the credibility of an early-stage company.
The case highlighted the applicant’s international recognition, leadership in transformative projects, and proven record of driving innovation, along with the startup’s investor backing and U.S. expansion plans.
The petition was approved without an RFE, enabling the CEO to immediately lead the company’s U.S. launch and showcasing how extraordinary entrepreneurial talent can drive startup success in the American market.
Category: O-1A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability)
Field: Arts – Acting
Role: Actor
Employer: Media Company
Location: India
RFE: No
Status: Approved
An accomplished Indian actor applied for an O-1A visa to continue advancing their career in the United States. With a portfolio that included lead roles in films, television, and stage productions, the actor had already achieved significant acclaim in the Indian entertainment industry. The petition focused on the actor’s professional recognition, critical reviews, and participation in high-profile productions.
The case also included evidence of awards, press coverage, and collaborations with recognized directors and media companies. These factors collectively demonstrated the actor’s distinction and international recognition in the field of arts.
The petition was approved without an RFE, underscoring the strength of the evidence and allowing the actor to seamlessly transition into the U.S. entertainment market, where they are now poised to expand their creative influence.
Field: Business – Pharmaceuticals and Clean Beauty
Role: Co-Founder & CEO
Employer: Self-Petitioned
Location: Vietnam
A Vietnam-based Co-Founder and CEO of a pharmaceuticals and clean beauty startup is in the process of expanding his operations and filed an O-1A petition to expand operations into the U.S. market. With experience leading product innovation and developing sustainable, health-conscious beauty solutions, the applicant has attracted both investor attention and international recognition.
The petition focused on the applicant’s leadership in driving growth, media coverage, industry awards, and recognition as a thought leader in clean beauty. This petition aims to demonstrate the national importance of innovative and sustainable pharmaceuticals in the U.S. market.
Category: O-1A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability)
Field: Business – Education
Role: Co-Founder & CEO
Employer: Self-Petitioned
Location: India
An India-based Co-Founder and CEO in the education sector is preparing an O-1A petition to lead the U.S. expansion of an innovative education platform. The applicant has demonstrated exceptional leadership in building accessible, technology-driven education solutions that address learning gaps for students globally.
The petition is being developed around evidence of thought leadership, international recognition, media features, and measurable impact in education delivery. The case strategy highlights how the applicant’s expertise and entrepreneurial vision are aligned with U.S. priorities in education innovation.
The petition is currently in progress, with a focus on building a strong narrative that connects extraordinary ability with the applicant’s role in expanding access to quality education in the United States.
