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 the USCIS 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.

Onboarding costs $4500 and is a one time fee. This includes strategizing and developing your itinerary, and providing you with the petitioner's statement. Various discounts are available.

Annual fee Basic is $1500.

Annual fee Advanced is $4000.

We are transparent about our costs and will never surprise you with an unexpected fee.

Our pricing is 100% transparent, and we provide payment plan options. We are up front about our fees and the services we provide, and you will never receive an unexpected charge not listed in our pricing unless the law substantially changes to require something new. Our goal is to create as much value as possible for you at a flat rate.

We require an itinerary of at least two paid work arrangements to qualify for the agent model. If you do not yet have a second gig but are looking for one, we will work with you to identify one that is good for your career. Many clients are surprised how simple this is. Qualifying work can include engagements performed remotely in the U.S. for organizations in your home country as well as in the U.S.

We take our role as your representative before the U.S. government very seriously. That means we only engage with clients who commit to maintaining their work itinerary accurately and consistently. We also provide substantial agent support to ensure clients are treated fairly and set up for long-term success in their U.S. careers.

The typical process from contract engagement to the Petitioner’s Statement 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 Petitioner’s Statement 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.

A legitimate O-1 agent’s responsibilities go beyond issuing a Petitioner’s Statement.

We also:

• Maintain detailed records of your engagements to be prepared for any USCIS audit or request for evidence

• Provide expert guidance on employment contracts and work opportunities to help you succeed in the U.S.

No. You will still need an immigration attorney of your choice to prepare and file your petition, either through your employer or independently. Ambra Talent Group provides the Petitioner’s Statement and agent services, but does not provide legal counsel. We can recommend trusted attorneys on request.

Yes. We are happy to work with any licensed immigration attorney you choose. If you do not yet have one, we can connect you with trusted attorneys we regularly collaborate with. The decision on who represents you legally is always yours.

You can still use the agent model even if you have a W-2 employer. In this case, your employer simply provides a contract or job offer as part of your itinerary. We will work with you and your attorney to make sure your employer understands that:

• They are not responsible for filing your petition
  

• They only need to provide documentation of your employment and acknowledge us as your agent (we will provide a template)
  

• You remain fully authorized to work for them under the O-1
  

We are happy to provide guidance on how to present the agent model to your prospective employer, and can connect directly with their HR team to answer any questions they might have.

Typically, no. Employers do not pay agent fees unless you negotiate this as part of your employment package. The O-1 agent relationship is between you and Ambra Talent Group. However, some employers may agree to reimburse these fees as part of your negotiated compensation.

Yes. You can switch from an employer-sponsored O-1 to the agent model by filing a new O-1 petition with Ambra Talent Group as your agent petitioner. This allows you to expand your scope of work beyond a single employer.

We work with both O-1A and O-1B extraordinary talent across the full spectrum of Business occupations, the Sciences, Arts, Sports, and more.

Yes. Paid work performed while you are here in the U.S. for organizations outside the U.S. can be included in your itinerary if properly documented. We believe that international work should supplement, not replace, your U.S. engagements.

One of the advantages of the agent model is flexibility. As long as you maintain at least one legitimate income stream within your approved O-1 scope, your status remains secure. If one engagement ends, we will work with you to identify or add another to your itinerary so you remain compliant.

Ambra only takes on clients with a high likelihood of O-1 approval. However, we understand that surprises happen. In the event that your O-1 is denied, we will refund you 50% of the total onboarding fees.

Yes, as long as there’s a credible itinerary of engagements, even before funding.

We will maintain your work itinerary and records and respond to all verification requests in a timely manner.

Yes. If you do not keep your agent updated with new jobs or paid engagements, you may fall out of compliance with USCIS requirements, and we would have no choice but to withdraw your O-1 petition. We take compliance very seriously. Your O-1 petition is based on the work listed in your itinerary, and it is your responsibility to ensure that all new engagements are documented with your agent.

Working with a legitimate O-1 agent means maintaining accurate records so that if USCIS requests verification, your status remains strong and valid. This requirement protects your standing with USCIS.

We are not able to work with clients who are self-filing their own petitions. If you do not yet have an attorney and want to work with us as your agent, we can offer a discounted rate if you work with our non-exclusive partner, Waypoint Immigration, as your attorney.