O-1 Visa or EB-1A Green Card: Which One Fits a Founder or Professional
O-1 needs 3 of 10 criteria and moves faster; EB-1A grants permanent status but wants 5-6 criteria. Compare sponsorship, taxes, and processing times.
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O-1 needs 3 of 10 criteria and moves faster; EB-1A grants permanent status but wants 5-6 criteria. Compare sponsorship, taxes, and processing times.
The O-1 visa has no annual cap and no lottery, and you can file year-round. Who files the petition, what evidence counts, and how O-1 leads to a green card.
From October 1, 2026, UK right to work checks extend to gig workers, contractors and the self-employed. Fines run up to £60,000 per worker.
Yes: EB2 India reopened in the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, but EB1/EB3 worldwide retrogressed nearly 2 years. Full filing vs. final action date breakdown.
Brazilian spouse completed every step and got approval, but the consulate won't issue the visa. Medical documents expire on October 15.
A breakdown of available US visas for different profiles: O1 for the talented, L1 for business owners, EB for work green cards. When to apply for H1B and what salaried specialists should do.