O-1 Visas For Recent Graduates

​Have questions about whether the O-1 is realistic for you right out of school — or what it actually takes to build a strong case early in your career? In this live Q&A, Manifest immigration attorney Avalon Paul and Soundarya will answer real questions from recent graduates about how the O-1 works, what USCIS looks for, and how to think about your options when you're just getting started.

​This is a practical, plain-English conversation about how these cases come together in real life, what evidence matters at this stage, and how to assess your profile honestly before making any filing decisions. Bring your questions and join us live.

​Topics we can cover include:

• ​How the O-1A and O-1B work and whether recent grads realistically qualify

• ​What "extraordinary ability" means when you're early in your career

• ​How academic achievements, research, and awards translate as O-1 evidence

• ​OPT and STEM OPT timelines and how they factor into your planning

• ​What to start building now if you're not ready to file yet

• ​How the O-1 compares to H-1B and other options for new graduates