How to Qualify for the O-1A

Many people are surprised to learn that activities like judging a hackathon, publishing in an industry magazine, earning a selective membership, or taking on a critical role at a growing company can all count toward meeting the O-1A’s “3 out of 8” criteria. With focused effort, 1–2 years is enough for most applicants to build a strong, persuasive narrative.

​We’ll also share insights from Concord’s experience supporting thousands of successful visa cases, along with current O-1A trends, including last year’s ~93% approval rate out of ~10,000+ petitions.