US Work Visa

O-1 Visa

How We Help

Showcase extraordinary ability. Skip the lottery. No annual caps. Ellis builds your O-1 case to highlight your achievements and get you working fast.

O1 Visa Background

The O-1 is a temporary work visa that allows U.S. employers to hire individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement.

For entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, researchers, scientists, artists, and other top talents who have risen to the top of their field.

VISA DURATION
3-Year Initial
Initially granted for up to 3 years. Can be extended in 1-year increments with no maximum limit.
FAMILY VISAS
O-3 Visas
Spouses and children can get O-3 visas, though they cannot work in the United States.
PORTABILITY
Agent Flexibility
Can work for multiple employers through an agent. Easy to add new projects or employers to existing O-1.
INTENT
Dual Intent Allowed
O-1 allows dual intent - you can pursue a green card while maintaining O-1 status. No conflict with immigrant intent.

O-1 Eligibility

The candidate must meet at least 3 of the 8 following eligibility criteria to submit an O-1 visa application.

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Awards
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Memberships
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Published Materials
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Judging
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Original Contributions
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Scholarly Articles
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Critical Role
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High Salary

O-1 Pricing

Trusted by

As seen in: AdaptiveSecurity, Wordware, Micro1, Trustwell

Ellis Processing

3 Weeks

Ellis Fee

$15,000

Cost Specifics

O-1 visa processing includes comprehensive case building, evidence gathering, expert consultation letters, and USCIS filing with premium processing options.

o1 Timeline

Evidence

7 days

Letters

5 days

Case Prep

7 days

Final Review

2 days

Identify strongest O-1 criteria and collect supporting evidence including awards, publications, and media coverage.

7 days
Testimonials
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TESTIMONIAL
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Ellis is an exceptional immigration partner, delivering fast and knowledgeable service. Their platform makes the process easier than anything I've experienced in over a decade and a half of hiring international candidates to tech companies.
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Chief People Officer, Adaptive Security
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TESTIMONIAL
DAVID GULLEY
From start to finish, Ellis kept us informed and confident, tailoring their approach to our company's specific needs with remarkable attention to detail and results. Their unwavering commitment to client success truly sets them apart in an industry too often marred by complexity.
DAVID GULLEY
HEAD OF GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES, TRUSTWELL
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TESTIMONIAL
Filip Kozera
Ellis turned immigration into a competitive advantage for us. Being able to say "we've got your visa covered" helped us close top candidates we otherwise might have lost.
Filip Kozera
FOUNDER & CEO, WORDWARE

U.S. Immigration Solved

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