Full O-1A and EB-1A petitions, attorney-drafted letter templates, and criterion-by-criterion guides. Preview everything here — sign up free to unlock the full documents.
Four redacted petitions — three EB-1A, one O-1 RFE response. See what a winning filing actually looks like, end to end.
Approved 133-page EB-1A petition for an MIT postdoctoral researcher in AI for medical imaging. Strong example of original contributions, scholarly articles, and critical-role framing.
175-page EB-1A petition for a Columbia University postdoctoral researcher in data privacy and computer security. Shows how industry adoption (Facebook Messenger, iMessage) is framed as contributions of major significance.
Approved 35-page EB-1A petition adapted from two real approved petitions in chemistry. A concise, well-structured example that's especially readable for first-time drafters.
A real O-1 Request for Evidence response from Powell Immigration Law. Shows how to counter USCIS scrutiny on 'published material,' 'original contributions,' and other criteria — the exact objections you'll face in an RFE.
Independent-expert opinion, employer support, peer consultation, collaborator support — plus the annotated I-129.
Support letter template for close collaborators, clients, or direct peers. Useful for documenting original contributions and critical role — criteria where first-hand observation carries weight.
Independent-expert recommendation letter adapted from a real approved O-1A petition. Structured around the USCIS-preferred paragraphs: expert's qualifications, basis of knowledge, extraordinary-ability claims.
Petitioning employer's letter template — describes the role, compensation, and why the beneficiary's extraordinary ability is essential to the position. Anchor letter of every O-1 petition.
Advisory opinion from a peer, labor, or management organization — required for most O-1 petitions under 8 CFR 214.2(o)(5). Structured to satisfy all three regulatory requirements.
Field-by-field annotations on Form I-129 and the O classification supplement, with common mistakes highlighted.
What USCIS actually looks for, what counts as evidence, and what tends to get rejected.
What qualifies as a scholarly article for the O-1A visa — journals, conference proceedings, and trade publications — and how citations and impact factor factor in.
Read guide →Criterion 3How to satisfy the O-1A press criterion — what counts as 'major media,' how much the article must be about you, and what USCIS requires for every article submitted.
Read guide →Criterion 5The O-1A's most-contested criterion, decoded. What 'original' means, what 'major significance' requires, and how to prove impact beyond your employer.
Read guide →Criterion 2How USCIS evaluates memberships for the O-1A visa — which associations qualify, why 'required for outstanding achievement' is the crucial phrase, and what to submit.
Read guide →Criterion 4What USCIS considers 'judging' for the O-1A visa — peer review, hackathon panels, grant committees, and the evidence each requires.
Read guide →Criterion 8How to prove high salary for the O-1A visa — including equity, signing bonuses, and why geographic + industry benchmarking is non-negotiable.
Read guide →Criterion 7How to document a critical or leading role for the O-1A visa — the two-part test, what 'distinguished reputation' really means, and common RFE triggers.
Read guide →Criterion 1What qualifies as a nationally or internationally recognized award for the O-1A visa, what evidence to submit, and which awards USCIS tends to reject.
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