0-1A for a Corporate CEO

Background

The 0-1A is a visa designed for people with extraordinary ability in the fields of business, education, science, and athletics. To qualify, you would need to either show that you’ve won a high-caliber award like the Nobel Prize or you need to have proof of at least three of the following:

• A lesser award for your efforts in your field that is internationally or nationally recognized.
• Articles written about your work by others in your field.
• Significant contributions to your field.
• Command of a large salary
• Having been an official judge of your peer’s work
• Playing a critical role in a distinguished organization
• Being a member in a club or association in your field that uses extraordinary ability as a barrier to entry.
• Having authored articles in professional journals related to your field.

As you can see, it’s no easy task qualifying for an O-1A visa. So when a C-level manager of a large media company approached our office looking to apply for an O-1A for a CEO, we knew what we were getting into.

Another VisaNation Success Story

This case goes to show that even if you possess all the necessary qualifications, you will still need a qualified attorney to help you organize your facts and documents in order to navigate the complex waters of immigration law.

There are too many cases of qualified individuals attempting to file for themselves and getting caught in snares that are easily-avoidable. From arguing your case and handling your submissions to dealing with any unexpected issues that may come up during the process, an immigration attorney can be an invaluable asset to your case.

To get in touch with one of the O-1A attorneys at VisaNation Law Group, you can fill out this contact form and schedule a consultation either by phone or in person in our office. Take the uncertainty out of immigration law and put your case in the right hands today.

The Case

Our client seemed to have it all. He was the CEO of a very successful company and was well known throughout the industry as a corporate mogul. From his PhD to his numerous international awards, the client was well suited for the O-1A. He had even written chapters in well-known books as well as articles in professional publications.

It seemed like a dream case, but the USCIS is not lenient when it comes to these qualifications. It’s not enough to simply present the evidence, you need to argue why each item qualifies the individual. This is why it was imperative that the client come to us for help. With numerous O-1A cases under our collective belts, we knew that advocacy, or the way the facts are argued, is the most important factor in immigration law.

After working closely with the client and analyzing each aspect of the case thoroughly, we gathered the evidence and filed the 1-129 with the USCIS through the premium processing service.

The Verdict

The case was approved within a few weeks of filing without a Request for Evidence. Between the client’s clear extraordinary ability and the tireless work of our attorneys, we were able to present a rock solid case to the USCIS to secure an 0-1A for a CEO.