Who We Help: O-1 Visa for Founders & Artists

Artist & Creative

For artists and creatives: the O-1B

The O-1B covers artists, designers, filmmakers, photographers, and other creative professionals. Most work across multiple clients, studios, and projects rather than for one employer, which is exactly where the agent route fits: we act as your US petitioner so you can file without a single company sponsoring you. You don't need a Grammy or an Oscar. Commercial success, critical recognition, and a portfolio of distinguished work are what a strong petition is built on. You don't need to be famous. You need to be documented.

Common roles

Painter or visual artist
Illustrator
Photographer
Filmmaker or director
Graphic, UX, or product designer
Art or creative director
Fashion designer
Animator or 3D artist
Sculptor

Musician & Performer

For musicians and performers: O-1B or P-1B

Touring musicians, recording artists, DJs, actors, and dancers frequently qualify for the O-1B. Streaming numbers, live performance history, label deals, and critical reviews all contribute to a strong petition. If you perform as part of an internationally recognised group or ensemble rather than as a solo act, the P-1B may fit better than the O-1B, we'll identify which applies to you. The agent route fits both emerging and established artists.

Common roles

Recording or touring musician
DJ or music producer
Composer or songwriter
Singer or vocalist
Actor
Dancer or choreographer
Conductor
Member of a performing group

Founder & Executive

For founders and executives: the O-1A

You don't need to have exited a company or raised a Series B. If you have meaningful traction, revenue, investment, users, or press, you likely qualify. What matters is the evidence USCIS actually looks for, not what sounds impressive, and that is what the petition is built around.

Common roles

Startup founder or co-founder
CEO, COO, or CTO
Managing director or VP
Head of product or growth
General manager
Serial entrepreneur

Engineer & Scientist

For engineers and scientists: the O-1A

Academic publications, patents, open-source contributions, conference talks, and technical prizes all count as evidence. Software engineers, ML researchers, biotech scientists, and academics moving into industry are a natural fit for the O-1A, filed through a US agent.

Common roles

Software engineer
ML or AI researcher
Data scientist
Research scientist
Biotech or pharma scientist
Robotics or hardware engineer
Security or infrastructure engineer
Academic researcher

Athlete & Competitor

For athletes and competitors: O-1A or P-1

Competitive and professional athletes usually have two paths: the O-1A for a record of extraordinary ability, or the P-1 for athletes and teams competing at an internationally recognised level in a specific competition or season. You don't need an Olympic medal for either. Rankings, competition results, and recognition from your sport's governing bodies are the building blocks of a strong case, we'll tell you honestly which visa fits.

Common roles

Professional athlete
National-team competitor
Coach or trainer
Esports competitor
Motorsport driver
Combat-sports athlete
Team or club member

Consultant & Advisor

For consultants and advisors: the O-1A

Independent consultants, advisors, and subject-matter experts who work across multiple clients or engagements are exactly who the agent petitioner structure was built for. A track record of high-value engagements, client results, and industry recognition builds a strong case without a single employer.

Common roles

Management consultant
Independent advisor
Fractional executive
Subject-matter expert
Strategy consultant
Technical or industry advisor
Board or advisory-board member

Built for the people the O-1 was designed for.

Who we help. People exactly
like you

For artists and creatives: the O-1B

For musicians and performers: O-1B or P-1B

For founders and executives: the O-1A

For engineers and scientists: the O-1A

For athletes and competitors: O-1A or P-1

For consultants and advisors: the O-1A

A clear path to
your petition

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One agent. No employer required.

Built for the people the O-1 was designed for.

Who we help. People exactlylike you

For artists and creatives: the O-1B

For musicians and performers: O-1B or P-1B

For founders and executives: the O-1A

For engineers and scientists: the O-1A

For athletes and competitors: O-1A or P-1

For consultants and advisors: the O-1A

A clear path toyour petition

Keep exploring

One agent. No employer required.

Who we help. People exactly
like you

A clear path to
your petition