EMPLOYER LEGAL SERVICES
O‑1 representation
for your organization.
Review the candidate, the position, and the petitioner arrangement together. Our attorneys assess O‑1 eligibility and the evidence needed to prepare the petition.
01 / O‑1 PETITIONS
A petition grounded in the candidate’s achievements.
O‑1 has no annual numerical cap or lottery. Eligibility depends on the individual’s record and proposed work; a degree or job offer alone is not sufficient.
Read the O‑1 eligibility guideWhat we assess
- The candidate’s achievements and supporting evidence.
- The U.S. position, duties, and employment terms.
- The employer or agent petitioner structure.
- Current immigration status and the proposed start date.
Preparation and filing: within three weeks of receiving the required documents, with the checklist and case-specific schedule confirmed at engagement.
Understand filing and premium processing timelinesPlanning for several candidates?
Include the number of candidates, their proposed roles, and relevant deadlines in your inquiry. Our attorneys can assess each candidate’s circumstances and discuss preparation priorities with your organization.
02 / AGENT PETITIONER ARRANGEMENTS
An option when the company prefers not to petition directly.
For qualifying arrangements, we can coordinate O‑1 sponsorship through a U.S. partner agent. Our firm prepares the legal filing; the agent serves as petitioner.
Your organization still has a role.
The company confirms the position and employment terms, signs the relevant agreement, and provides supporting information. We review the proposed arrangement and required documentation before proceeding.
Discuss an agent arrangementLOOKING AHEAD / EB‑1B
A longer-term option for research employers.
Alongside O‑1 planning, we can assess employer-sponsored EB‑1B for qualifying outstanding professors and researchers. Eligibility depends on the researcher’s record, the offered position, and the employer’s qualifications.
Discuss EB‑1B eligibilityREPRESENTATION & FEES
Understand the scope before proceeding.
The written engagement agreement defines services, fees, responsibilities, and any applicable program terms.
Approval or Refund® / Approval or Refiling™
For eligible cases, the applicable agreed program provides a full attorney-fee refund or refiling at no additional attorney fee if the petition is not approved. Eligibility and terms are set out in the engagement agreement.
O‑1 USCIS filing fees
Government fees per petition, in USD. Select any amount to view its official source.
| Fee | Standard petitioner | Small employer | Qualifying nonprofit |
|---|---|---|---|
| O‑1 petition Form I‑129 · paper filing | $1,055 | $530 | $530 |
| Asylum Program Fee | $600 | $300 | $0 |
| Premium processing Form I‑907 · optional | $2,965 | $2,965 | $2,965 |
Small employers have 25 or fewer full-time equivalent U.S. employees, including affiliates and subsidiaries. Nonprofit eligibility follows USCIS definitions. For agent-filed petitions, the petitioner’s eligibility determines the applicable fee category.
Premium processing is an additional fee; the $2,965 rate applies from March 1, 2026. Attorney fees and any consular or dependent-application fees are separate. Fees checked October 12, 2026; confirm the applicable amount before filing.
Attorney-Led Review and Quality Control
Our attorneys review the supporting evidence, legal arguments, and petition documents for consistency and completeness before filing. Legal judgment and case-specific analysis guide the review.
Evidence of our case experience
With a 15-year history focused on NIW, EB‑1A, EB‑1B, and O‑1 petitions, our firm has built substantial case data and practical experience. We report more than 69,000 combined approvals across EB‑1A, EB‑1B, EB‑2 NIW, and O‑1.
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