From Intern to CTO: Getting an O-1 Visa as an Engineer

​From intern to founding engineer to CTO on an O-1 visa, Shweta Shrivastava has done it all. After starting her career as an intern and rising through the ranks to become a founding engineer at a venture-backed startup, she’s now the CTO of a healthtech company. Shweta successfully earned her O-1 visa and is joining us to share exactly how she made it happen.

​Join us for a candid session on what it really takes to qualify for and secure an O-1 visa as an engineer.

​You’ll learn:
- What kind of achievements and evidence strengthen an O-1 petition
- How to position your engineering experience and portfolio effectively
- How to collaborate with attorneys and recommenders
- Practical advice from someone who’s been through the process

​Whether you’re early in your career or considering your next visa transition, this session will help you understand the O-1 pathway and how to prepare strategically.

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