A complete process for musicians — from profile evaluation to the O-1B visa stamp in your passport: selecting the petitioner, such as an agent, record label, or promoter, reviews and media publications, releases and streaming statistics, music awards, judging, concerts and festivals, membership in professional creative associations, 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 an agent, record label, or promoter, draft recommendation letters, and assemble a complete evidence package for USCIS. I analyze your discography, streaming statistics, and performance history 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
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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 & Prizes
National and international music awards and competitions. Evidence may include diplomas, jury decisions, and confirmation letters from organizers.
02
Professional Creative Associations
Membership in composers’ unions, music academies, and professional organizations with selective admission requirements.
03
Media Coverage & Reviews
Reviews and interviews about the applicant in leading national, international, and specialized music media, including TASS, RBC, and TheStreet.
04
Judging the Work of Others
Serving on juries for music competitions and festivals and professionally evaluating the work of other musicians. Evidence may include invitation letters and official records.
05
Original Works
Original musical works, soundtracks, artist production, and registered copyrights, supported by appropriate documentation.
06
Concerts & Festivals
Performances, tours, concerts, and festivals are key evidence for O-1B. Supporting documents may include posters, tickets, technical riders, and confirmation letters from organizers and venues.
07
Critical Role
Evidence of a key role in distinguished ensembles, record labels, and music projects, including soloist, bandleader, and musical director positions.
08
Commercial Success
Streaming numbers, chart positions, music sales, and concert revenue are documented as evidence of commercial success.
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. This is a common filing scenario. The petition may be filed through an agent or promoter who lists multiple venues and performance dates, allowing the visa to cover the entire tour without tying the musician to a single employer.
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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