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O-1 Visa DIY Package: Index and Filing Guide (HTML Kit)

Updated: Author: Alina Kanametova

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Index page of a do-it-yourself O-1 visa package: how the kit is organized, filing steps and links to the I-129, RFE and evidence sections.

O-1 EB-1A EB-2 NIW

About this document

A DIY O-1A/O-1B visa petition and status-extension package that outlines the petition framework, evidence, filing steps, forms, and sample letters. It is organized into nine parts and covers O-1A, O-1B, O-2, extension, premium processing, RFE, site visits, and a later EB1 green card reference. The package includes checklist-style guidance, sample filled USCIS forms, and examples of successful and unsuccessful cases.

Key points

  • Covers O-1A and O-1B petition basics, criteria, and the advisory opinion requirement for O-1B.
  • Explains documentary evidence, petition strategies, and changing USCIS decision trends for O-1A and O-1B.
  • Gives step-by-step instructions for filing, collecting evidence, extending O-1 status, and handling O-2 for an accompanying person.
  • Includes sample O-1A and O-1B cover letters and reference letters for science, education, business, arts, and entertainment.
  • Provides instructions and sample filled forms for I-129, O supplement, I-539, I-539A, and I-907.
  • Adds a checklist, document-assembly guidance, and case analyses from successful appeals and unsuccessful O-1A/O-1B cases.
  • Covers USCIS address and filing fee, case tracking, premium processing, RFE, appeal, FDNS site visit, and consular visa issuance.
  • Mentions applying for a green card in the EB1 extraordinary ability category after O-1 status.

What is inside

  1. Part One - Overview, criteria, advisory opinion
  2. Part Two - Trends and strategies
  3. Part Three - Instructions and required documents
  4. Part Four - O-1A sample cover and reference letters
  5. Part Five - O-1B sample cover and reference letters
  6. Part Six - Forms and filled samples
  7. Part Seven - Assembly, checklist, lessons learned
  8. Part Eight - USCIS process and green card path

When it helps

A filing guide and template set for an O-1A/O-1B petition or O-1 status extension. It serves the petition-preparation and supporting-evidence stage, including forms, letters, checklists, and USCIS process items.

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