Two categories, two different goals
O-1 concerns temporary US work; EB-1A is an immigrant classification based on extraordinary ability. They may use some of the same evidence, but they are not interchangeable. Your profession, work plans, current location and family goals matter at the outset. An attorney explains which requirements belong to each option and which steps need to happen in a particular sequence.
Make your achievements understandable
An award, publication, significant project or expert invitation needs context. Who made the award, why was the work covered, and what changed because of the result? We help organise a verifiable record rather than an attractive folder of screenshots. A résumé and links to the strongest materials are enough for an initial review. Manufactured achievements and purchased publicity are not a substitute for evidence.
Get a plan, not just a label
A useful review identifies strengths, gaps and practical next steps. For O-1, we also discuss a US employer or agent and the planned activity; for EB-1A, the self-petition and subsequent permanent-residence stage. Preparation fees depend on the record and agreed scope. Legal work is handled by the agreed licensed attorney, whose details and engagement terms are provided before you sign the agreement.
- Goal and professional profile
- Evidence map
- Stages and an individual quote
Turn general information into your own plan.
This page explains the topic. A decision about your case needs the facts, history and an agreed attorney review. Scope and fees are settled before work begins.
Discuss my situation ↗Two more useful answers
Does O-1 automatically become EB-1A?
No. They are different categories with separate decisions. An earlier O-1 approval may be part of the history but does not replace the EB-1A eligibility assessment.
Is there no point without a major international award?
The complete profile is worth reviewing: recognition may be supported by different kinds of evidence. Sufficiency depends on the category, profession and overall record, not one résumé entry.