Tools
Everything in one place: interactive helpers, the knowledge base, real decisions and the community - grouped by stage of the journey. Filter by category or search for what you need. Guide to all tools, with tutorials.
23tools and services
3000+AAO decisions
287outlets in the base
453services in the catalog
Command center
My case
Everything about your preparation in one place: readiness, evidence, translations, deadlines, your USCIS case status and what to do next. The results of every tool flow in here.
Your profile and readiness assessment
Self-assessment against the criteria, media coverage and Google Scholar - an honest readiness estimate and what to shore up. Every tool ties back to your profile.
A free, open project. Get the US talent visa on your own, free, with no middlemen.
WhyStep 1
Assess & start (3)
Readiness self-check
AISee in 5 minutes where you stand: how many of the 8 O-1 criteria you already cover and what to add.
OpenVisa fit: EB-1A / O-1 / NIW
Not sure which visa is yours? Five questions show whether EB-1A, O-1 or EB-2 NIW fits.
OpenEB-2 NIW check (Dhanasar test)
Check your EB-2 NIW against the Dhanasar test: three prongs in plain language, with what to strengthen.
OpenStep 2
Evidence (6)
Petition & RFE review
AIUpload a petition or RFE and see the weak spots: rules, AI, RFE risk and an O-1 Advisory check.
OpenEvidence sources: media, awards, journals
AIIs this outlet major media for the publications criterion? Check the 300+ outlet base, rate an award or journal, ask AI.
OpenTranslations: tracker & check
So no document slips: translation statuses plus a check of the finished one against USCIS rules.
OpenCredential evaluation (WES) readiness
Is your degree evaluation petition-ready: service, transcripts, translations, US equivalency and timing.
OpenRecommendation letter builder
Assemble a strong letter outline from your answers. A structure to adapt, not a text written for you.
OpenServices catalog
Where to find evidence: vetted journals, awards, associations and conferences for the criteria.
OpenStep 3
Petition & filing (3)
Cost + timeline estimator
What it costs and how long it takes: an O-1 budget plus preparation and processing timelines.
OpenWhich forms do you need
Which forms you need: pick your visa and stage and we show the right USCIS forms.
OpenAssemble & check the packet
AIAssemble the petition packet calmly: organizer, formatting check, readiness and a printable index.
OpenStep 4
After filing (2)
Step 5
Interview (1)
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Knowledge & data (4)
Knowledge base
Articles on the whole process: visa types, criteria, portfolio, petition, RFE, interview - in plain language, linked to the tools.
OpenEB-1A appeals database
Learn from 3,000+ real AAO decisions.
OpenGlossary
Short, clear definitions of visa terms: O-1, EB-1, RFE, exhibit, prong and dozens more - no legal fog.
OpenQ&A
Recurring real questions and myths from the talent-visa chats - generalized, anonymous.
OpenPeople
Community (4)
Specialists directory
Who helps with the case: RFE, evidence, translation, evaluation.
OpenCommunity case board
How real cases are going: approvals, RFEs and timelines - anonymized.
OpenRecommenders
An open directory of people open to discussing signing a recommendation letter - by field and criterion. You can add yourself.
OpenCommunity chats
Find the right Russian-speaking visa chats for you.
OpenIn the catalog
158 journals 115 awards 146 conferences 34 associations
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The knowledge belongs to everyone on this path
Checklists, tools and the knowledge base are open and free. The community built them - take them, share them, add to them. No middlemen, no paywall.