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Understanding the O-1 visa: A strategic alternative for Indian professionals
O-1 visa demands stricter evidence, ties applicants to a specific employer, and doesn’t allow dependents to work—unlike H-1B.
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Pranavi Sharma - Wed, 23, Jul 2025
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As Indian applicants continue to grapple with long backlogs in employment-based green card categories and the unpredictability of the H-1B lottery, many are turning their attention to the O-1 visa.
Often described as a pathway for individuals with "extraordinary ability," the O-1 visa has emerged as a viable, though challenging, option for those who can document national or international acclaim in their field.
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