O-1 Visa Agents: Everything You Need to Know
O-1 Visa Agents: Everything You Need to Know
No traditional employer? Multiple clients? Freelancing or consulting?
Most people assume the O-1 visa requires a single employer to sponsor them. It doesn't. The agent-based O-1 petition exists specifically for freelancers, founders, and consultants who work across multiple engagements. And almost nobody talks about how it actually works.
Swatilina Barik, Founder of Visa Architect, and Deborah Anne are breaking it all down in one session.
What you will learn:
- What an O-1 visa agent is and how it differs from employer sponsorship
- When the agent route makes sense: freelancers, founders, consultants
- How an agent-based petition is structured and what documentation you need
- The pros and cons of going the agent route
- Common mistakes that lead to RFEs and denials
- Real case studies: approved, challenged, and denied, and why
- How to choose the right agent and spot red flags
- Post-approval compliance and what changes if your work scope shifts
- The O-1 to EB-1A long-term pathway
Live Q&A: Bring your specific situation. Individual eligibility, profile evaluation, and agent-specific questions welcome.
Who should attend: Freelancers, consultants, founders, and anyone exploring the O-1 without a traditional employer.
Speakers: Swatilina Barik, Founder of Visa Architect and immigration attorney specializing in O-1A petitions. Deborah Anne, O-1 visa specialist.
📅 May 26, 2026 | 11 AM PST | Free | Online