O-1 Visa Agent Route - Henry Lindpere and Soundarya Balasubramani

​Most people think of the O-1 visa as requiring an employer sponsor — but there's another route that's often a better fit, especially for freelancers, consultants, and founders: filing through an agent. The agent route is underutilized and frequently misunderstood, and for the right profile, it can open up significantly more flexibility.

​In this session hosted in partnership with Soundarya Balasubramani, Manifest immigration attorney Henry Lindpere walks through how the O-1 agent route works, who it's designed for, and how it compares to the traditional employer-sponsored path.

​We'll cover:

• ​What the O-1 agent route is and how it differs from employer sponsorship

• ​Who the agent route is best suited for — and who it isn't

• ​What an agent is legally allowed to do under USCIS rules

• ​How to structure your petition when filing through an agent

• ​What USCIS looks for when reviewing agent-based O-1 petitions

• ​Common mistakes people make when trying to use the agent route

• ​How the agent route interacts with long-term green card planning

​Whether you're a founder, freelancer, or consultant exploring your O-1 options, this session will give you a clear picture of whether the agent route makes sense for your situation. Bring your questions. Register now to secure your spot.