O 1 Visa for  founders.

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O-1 criteria explained for founders

We work with founders on their O-1 journeys everyday. You need to meet at least 3 out of 8 criteria to qualify.

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Awards

You've raised some institutional capital, past or present.
You’ve won individual awards related to entrepreneurship or your current sector.
Forbes 30u30, EY entrepreneurs and equivalent industry accolades are helpful, non-exhaustive.

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Press

You and your work have been covered by international, national media, or well regarded publications in your field of expertise.

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Press

You and your work have been covered by international, national media, or well regarded publications in your field of expertise.

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Judging

You and your work have been covered by international, national media, or well regarded publications in your field of expertise.
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How startup founders qualify for the O-1

For founders pursuing the O-1 visa, the key is to demonstrate extraordinary ability through measurable impact. 

Selection for accelerator programs such as Y Combinator or Techstars is helpful, but cannot and is not a guarantee to get the O-1. 

Industry engagement like panel speaking or keynote speeches are helpful. 

You will need to get credible, senior industry references to vouch for your impact, typically through traction or technology breakthrough of your past or current professional contributions.

The most important thing is to put together a cohesive narrative, which specialised legal professionals really add value.

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O-1A petition is a story telling exercise, and is Beyond Border’s speciality. Our industry knowledge helps us effectively highlight your achievements in tech, entrepreneurship and entertainment sectors in your application.
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O-1A petition is a story telling exercise, and is Beyond Border’s speciality. Our industry knowledge helps us effectively highlight your achievements in tech, entrepreneurship and entertainment sectors in your application.

Managed Mobility for your US Expansion Needs

More than 90% of our clients run a cross border business with a U.S. entity with team mobility needs.

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EB1-A is the fastest, yet the most demanding Green Card path. You will need a team with deep domain knowledge to tell your industry specific achievements in the best light.

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EB2-NIW is the most popular green card pathway and is highly competitive. You need specialised guidance to improve approval odds.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the US visa process take with Beyond Border?

We guarantee to complete the petition drafting and submission within 1 month of receiving all supporting documents required to file your long term visa or green card petition. Beyond Border is amongst the fastest legal service provider in the industry, thanks to our tech-enabled approach to petition filing and focus on technologists.

How much does this cost?

The fee will vary depending on the visa or green card type that best suits your need, but you should budget between US$8,000-10,000, excluding government fees and depending on your long term visa or green card category.

You can visit USCIS's free fee calculator to get an estimate for the associated government fees to process your visa.

Who is Beyond Border?

Beyond Border is a modern immigration platform founded by immigrants from the technology industry for immigrants. We leverage technology to speed up the end-to-end U.S. immigration petition process, and work with a carefully curated network of attorneys who specialize in U.S. immigration cases for technologists.

Our attorneys maintain a 98% success rate throughout their careers with more than 4,000 approvals. We work exclusively with venture backed tech operators and researchers, which allow us maintain a high approval rate and provide profile building advice given sector expertise.

What happens if my visa application is rejected?

If your application is rejected, we will review the reasons for denial and help you reapply by addressing any issues or missing documentation.