A complete process for athletes — from the evaluation of your achievements to the O-1 visa stamp in your passport: selecting the petitioner, such as a club or agent, publications in sports media, titles and rankings, judging competitions, coaching experience, membership in sports federations, proprietary training methods, and turnkey preparation of the I-129 petition.
Full support at every stage of the O-1 process
I-129 Petition Preparation
I prepare the I-129 petition, select the petitioner, such as a sports club, federation, or agent, draft recommendation letters, and assemble a complete evidence package for USCIS. I analyze your titles, rankings, and coaching experience 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
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Clients received
the O-1 visa
the O-1 visa
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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 & Titles
National and international medals, titles, rankings, and records. Evidence may include competition results, diplomas, and confirmation letters from sports federations.
02
Federation Memberships
Membership in national and international sports federations and professional associations, supported by official confirmation letters and certificates.
03
Media Publications About You
Articles about the applicant in leading national, international, and specialized sports media, including TASS, RBC, and TheStreet.
04
Judging Competitions
Judging sporting events and serving on juries or expert panels for professional competitions. Evidence may include invitation letters, official records, and judging certificates.
05
Original Contribution
Proprietary training methods, coaching programs, and contributions to the development of your sport or discipline, supported by appropriate documentation and registration.
06
Coaching Experience
We document your coaching experience, including athletes you have trained, their results, proprietary programs, and certificates or licenses issued by sports federations.
07
Critical Role
Evidence of a key role in distinguished clubs, national teams, and sports organizations, including team captain, leading athlete, or head coach positions.
08
High Salary
Evidence of compensation above the average for athletes at your professional level, including contracts, prize money, and sponsorship agreements.
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
Yes. USCIS recognizes the transition from an athletic career to coaching. Achievements from both stages can be combined in one case — your titles as an athlete together with the results achieved by the athletes you have coached.
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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Address & Working Hours
Moscow,
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
Saturday: 10:00-16:00
Phone
+7 (495) 085-00-00 (office in Russia)
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