The O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Individuals
Whether you're a startup founder, researcher, artist, athlete, or top-tier professional, the O-1 visa provides a pathway to live and work in the U.S. based on your extraordinary ability. Boundless offers the legal support, strategic guidance, and evidence curation needed to make your petition stand out.
Why Choose the O-1 Visa?
The O-1 is one of the most flexible U.S. work visas for highly accomplished individuals. It allows you to live and work in the U.S. based on your own track record—not employer sponsorship alone.
No labor certification required
Ideal for artists, founders, researchers, athletes, and professionals at the top of their field
Dual intent—allows you to pursue permanent residency while on the visa
Employer or agent sponsorship permitted
Initial stay up to 3 years with unlimited 1-year extensions
Spouses and children can accompany you (in O-3 status)
Faster adjudication with optional premium processing
Boundless helped me distill years of accomplishments into a clear and powerful O-1 petition. Their team made a complex process manageable.
Boundless O-1 Customer
What you get with Boundless
The O-1 visa hinges on proving your qualifications through evidence, structure, and storytelling. Boundless helps you build a strong, credible case — with legal precision and strategic support throughout.
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Free Screening and Consultation
Quickly determine if your accomplishments meet the O-1 threshold with a guided screening and free consultation with an immigration lawyer.
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Personalized O-1 Case Strategy
We identify your strongest eligibility criteria and craft a petition plan that highlights your most compelling achievements and documentation.
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Evidence Review and Guidance
We walk you through what types of evidence are accepted—awards, press, publications, expert letters—and help you gather and present them effectively.
Expert Application Review
Your immigration application goes through multiple rounds of expert review to ensure accuracy and maximize your chances of approval.
Petition Drafting and Attorney Review
Your petition is drafted and reviewed by O-1 immigration attorneys with deep experience in your specific field—science, tech, arts, or athletics.
Sponsor or Agent Guidance
Whether you’re applying with an employer, multiple clients, or an agent, we help you structure your petition for compliance and clarity.
Interview Prep and RFE Support
Prepare for consular interviews with confidence. If a Request for Evidence (RFE) arises, we help you respond quickly and effectively to keep your case on track.
What Sets Us Apart
The Boundless Difference:
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Specialized O-1 legal support
We work with accomplished professionals across fields—arts, sciences, business, education, and athletics—to build winning cases.
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Tailored evidence strategy
We don’t just check boxes—we help you frame your career in a way that resonates with immigration officers.
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Comprehensive guidance
From agent structuring to advisory opinion letters to government interaction, we provide end-to-end support.
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Built for speed
Clear milestones, tracked timelines, and optional premium processing help you move quickly when opportunity strikes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Got Questions? We’re On It
What is the O-1 visa?
The O-1 visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability in their field. It allows you to work temporarily in the U.S. based on past achievements, awards, media, and expert endorsements.
Who qualifies for an O-1?
O-1A is for those in sciences, business, education, or athletics. O-1B is for those in the arts, film, or television. You must meet 3 out of 8 criteria (or 2 out of 6 for O-1B).
Do I need a job offer?
Yes. You must have a U.S. employer, agent, or multiple contracts in place—but Boundless can help you structure this for compliance.
How long does the visa last?
Up to 3 years initially, with unlimited 1-year extensions as long as you're engaged in the same activity.
Can I get a green card from an O-1?
Yes. The O-1 visa is "dual intent," meaning you can apply for a green card (often EB-1A or EB-2 NIW) while in O-1 status.
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