A complete process for artists — from profile evaluation to the O-1B visa stamp in your passport: selecting the petitioner, such as an agent or producer, media reviews and publications, leading roles and productions, festival awards, judging, performances and screenings, membership in professional creative associations, and turnkey preparation of the I-129 petition.
Full support at every stage of the O-1 process
PR Strategy & Media Publications
Publications and reviews about your work in Forbes, TASS, and more than 50 media outlets, including specialized film and theater publications. Festival awards, jury participation, and membership in professional creative associations. Each publication comes with a lifetime placement guarantee.
I-129 Petition Preparation
I prepare the I-129 petition, select the petitioner, such as an agent or production company, draft recommendation letters, and assemble a complete evidence package for USCIS. I analyze your filmography, productions, awards, and media coverage and build a strategy for your specific case.
I only work with those who have real chances. I assess the profile honestly, build the strategy on strong criteria, and see every case through to approval.
An attorney practice built on results — every case succeeds
500+
Clients received
the O-1 visa
the O-1 visa
13+
Years in immigration law
95%
Average O-1 approval rate
Lifetime guarantee on publications
An attorney trusted with your U.S. journey
Expert with Academic Status
PhD, Professor, immigration attorney. I know immigration law from the inside and build cases that convince USCIS officers.
Evidence Base for Every Criterion
Media publications about the applicant, academic articles, awards, judging, peer review, associations, original contribution, and recommendation letters — I prepare documents that meet USCIS requirements.
Support Until Visa Issuance
I do not stop after filing the petition — I stay with the client until the final stage, when the O-1 stamp appears in the passport. Transparency at every step.
Favorable terms for every client
We Cover All 8 O-1A Criteria
For O-1A, you must meet at least 3 of the 8 criteria. For each criterion, we use specific tools. Choose the items you need or select a turnkey package.
01
Awards
National and international festival awards and nominations. Evidence may include diplomas, festival catalogs, and confirmation letters from organizers.
02
Professional Creative Associations
Membership in actors’ guilds, filmmakers’ unions, and theater associations with selective admission requirements. Official confirmation is included.
03
Media Coverage & Reviews
Reviews and articles about the applicant in leading national, international, and specialized film and theater media, including TASS, RBC, and TheStreet.
04
Judging the Work of Others
Serving on film festival juries, judging theater competitions, and professionally evaluating the work of other artists. Evidence may include invitation letters and official records.
05
Leading Roles
We document your filmography and theater work as evidence of leading roles using contracts, posters, screen credits, and confirmation letters from producers and theaters.
06
Performances & Screenings
Participation in festivals, tours, performances, and screenings is key evidence for O-1B. Supporting documents may include posters, programs, and letters from organizers.
07
Critical Role
Evidence of a key role in distinguished productions, studios, and theaters, including principal acting roles, directing, and artistic leadership.
08
Commercial Success
Box-office results, ratings, and production attendance are documented as evidence of commercial success in the performing arts.
Cases & Reviews
Real results, confirmed proof
“My O-1A petition was approved without any additional requests. We filed through an agent, which made the process much easier. I received the visa stamp at the consulate in 2 weeks and entered the U.S. in March 2026.”
Dmitry Orlov - Senior Backend Engineer, St. Petersburg → New York
“I switched to O-1B, published a book in English, and was accepted into the Writers' Guild of Canada. The petition was approved on the first try, and I moved to Miami.”
Andrey Volkov — Founder, Russia → Miami
“A 412-page petition was approved on the first try without a single USCIS request for additional evidence. With premium processing, the decision came in 15 days.”
Mikhail Kuznetsov — Google Developer Expert, Moscow → San Francisco
“Professional, reliable, and knows every step of the process. Sergey built the evidence package so thoroughly that the USCIS officer found no grounds for refusal.”
Confidential Client - Software Architect
O-1A is intended for professionals in science, business, education, and athletics. O-1B is intended for professionals in the arts, film, and television, with evidence focused on leading roles, reviews, festivals, and commercial success. Artists generally apply under the O-1B category.
O-1 is a nonimmigrant work visa (up to 3 years, with extensions). EB-1A is a direct path to a green card. O-1 has a lower evidentiary threshold (3 of 8 criteria versus the higher EB-1A standard), faster processing, and no quota backlog. Many clients first obtain O-1 and then pursue EB-1A while already in the United States.
If the criteria are already covered, preparation and filing take about 1 month. If the evidence package needs to be developed (PR package + turnkey case), the timeline is about 2 months. After filing, USCIS usually reviews the case in 2–4 months, or in 15 days with Premium Processing.
Yes. Filing through an agent is one of the key options for O-1. The agent represents you before USCIS and allows you to work with multiple U.S. clients at the same time. I can help select a suitable agent or work with your current employer.
All publications placed as part of your case remain on their platforms indefinitely. If a publication is removed due to the publisher's fault, I replace it with a similar publication at no extra charge.
Yes. All foreign-language documents must be translated into English and accompanied by a certified translator statement. Translation is included in the package and handled in compliance with USCIS requirements.
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Maly Palashevsky Lane,
3, Bldg. 1, Structure 4
(Russia office)
Maly Palashevsky Lane,
3, Bldg. 1, Structure 4
(Russia office)
Mon–Fri: 9:00-19:00
Saturday: 10:00-16:00
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Phone
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