Agent Vs Employer Sponsorship
What’s the Difference and Which Structure Is Right for You?
The O-1 visa may be filed either by a single U.S. employer or by a U.S. agent acting as petitioner. The right structure depends on how you work, and how you plan to grow your career in the United States. If your professional work spans multiple engagements, clients, advisory roles, or projects, an agent-based petition may offer significantly more flexibility.Here’s how the two models compare:
Who Typically Benefits from an Agent Structure?
An agent petition may be appropriate if you:
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Work with multiple U.S. companies
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Provide consulting or advisory services
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Are a startup founder
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Have project-based engagements
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Want flexibility rather than dependency on a single employer
Is the Agent Model Compliant?
U.S. immigration regulations expressly allow O-1 petitions filed by a U.S. agent. When properly structured with a detailed itinerary of engagements and supporting documentation, the agent model is a recognized and legitimate filing pathway under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(o). It is not a workaround, it is a structure designed for extraordinary individuals whose work spans multiple engagements.
Not Sure Which Structure Fits Your Situation?
We evaluate your professional model, current engagements, and long-term goals to determine whether an employer-based or agent-based petition is the stronger strategic approach. Consultations include an O-1 case evaluation by an attorney.
Two Core Services. One Goal: Your Success.
O-1 Agent Sponsorship
Act as your official visa petitioner, maintain your employment records, and respond to USCIS on your behalf.
Career Support
We support your O-1 visa career by providing ongoing career strategy in the form of expanding work opportunities, compensation benchmarking, personal branding, and contract negotiation.
A Simple, Transparent Process
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Consultation
Determine if the agent model is right for you. Includes free O-1 case viability assessment with a reputable law firm partner.
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Petition
Itinerary building and petitioner's statement creation. Ambra Talent Group signs the petition at the time of filing.
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Compliance
Ongoing career support and records maintenance after an approved petition.
What makes Ambra different?
HR-Backed Expertise
Insights from a decade in employer-side immigration, recruiting & HR.
Career Empowerment
Beyond paperwork: branding, job search, contracts.
Transparent & Accessible
Boutique, selective, and honest.
Meet Ambra Talent Group
Ambra Talent Group was founded to give extraordinary professionals freedom and stability through O-1 Agent sponsorship. Led by Deborah Anne — a seasoned HR and talent strategist — we combine O-1 agent services with deep career guidance, helping global talent build long-term, thriving careers in the U.S.