AS YOUR O-1 AGENT

The O-1 is a temporary work visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in their field. This category covers areas such as science, business, education, athletics, arts, and the motion picture or television industry. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and be coming to the U.S. to continue working in their area of expertise.

Learn more on theUSCIS website.

An O-1 agent is a U.S. person or entity authorized to act as the official petitioner on your O-1 visa. The agent pathway is especially helpful if you work for multiple employers, are self-employed, are a founder or entrepreneur, or have both a regular full-time job and income from different sources such as consulting, publishing, or speaking engagements.

Learn more on the USCIS website.

The agent pathway is designed for individuals whose work does not fit neatly into a single, full-time employment relationship. This includes:

• Foreign founders of U.S. companies
  

• Self-employed professionals
  

• Individuals with more than one source of income, such as:
  

  • Multiple short-term jobs
    

  • A W-2 role plus additional income (e.g., book royalties, consulting, speaking engagements, board seats, YouTube channel, podcast, etc.)

• An employer petitioner sponsors you for one specific job at their company.
  

• An agent petitioner sponsors you for a portfolio of work, which may include your own company, multiple clients, or a mix of regular employment and side projects.
  

The agent provides the petitioning function but does not employ you directly. This gives you greater flexibility in your earnings potential while keeping your status compliant and providing stability against a single job loss.

The typical process from contract engagement to the Agent Representation Letter being issued is 2–4 weeks. We collaborate with you to build your itinerary thoroughly and carefully, setting you up to successfully navigate a career in the U.S.

If you already have an O-1 attorney and a work itinerary lined up, the Agent Representation Letter can often be issued within 1–2 weeks, pending the background check.

Because visa timing can sometimes be urgent, we are prepared to move quickly to best serve you.