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O-1 Visa 2026

O-1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability): Individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability through sustained national or international acclaim — for example senior engineers, researchers, founders and award winners.

The O-1 visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in tech, science, business or the arts. There’s no lottery, making it a strong option for senior and exceptional talent. GoBroad tracks O-1 criteria and sponsoring employers.

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Basis

Extraordinary ability

Lottery

None

Route to PR

EB-1A green card

Who the O-1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability) is for

Senior engineers & researchers
Founders & recognised leaders
Award-winning professionals

Countries offering the O-1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability)

Where the O-1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability) applies, with typical processing time and route to permanent residency. Each country tracks its live policy on GoBroad.

Countries offering the O-1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability): processing time and route to permanent residency.
CountryProcessing timeRoute to PR
🇺🇸 United StatesVaries; premium processing ~15 daysEmployment-based green card (EB-2/EB-3)

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the O-1 visa?

Individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability through sustained national or international acclaim — for example senior engineers, researchers, founders and award winners.

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