Got an extraordinary-ability profile? EB-2 NIW may not be your path.
O-1 approves faster, has clearer criteria, and is the category Pinho Law dominates.
In 5 minutes, send us your profile. Within 24 business hours you'll receive a written report from Attorney Izi indicating whether you qualify for O-1, which subcategory (O-1A science/business/education or O-1B arts/film), and the strongest strategy. Free, no obligation.
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Why so many strong profiles end up in the wrong category
EB-2 NIW requires Dhanasar 3-test
Approval rate fell to 54% in 2026. Even PhD-credentialed profiles get denied when the framework isn't applied tightly. O-1 has more objective criteria.
O-1 is faster — when approved
Premium Processing in 15 business days. EB-2 NIW can take 14–19 months on regular processing. For people who need to start working soon, O-1 changes the timeline entirely.
O-1 needs no self-petition
Requires a US employer or agent sponsor. For many professionals that's easier to arrange than proving 'national interest' under NIW.
Why get a written report before paying for a consult
- In 24h you know whether O-1 is your path — or whether another category fits better.
- Written report, not a loose chat — you re-read, compare, decide calmly.
- Personally reviewed by Attorney Izi (not outsourced, not a model).
- English, Portuguese, or Spanish — your choice.
If we determine you don't qualify for O-1 — or that another category serves better — we say so plainly in the report. No upsell.
Attorney Izi reviews every O-1 profile personally. The firm accepts up to 15 assessments per week.
Real outcome
“I had a PhD, publications, awards. I thought I was an EB-2 NIW. Attorney Izi looked at my profile and said: 'You're an O-1. Let's go faster.' 12 months later I was in the US working.”
Approved O-1A client · Biomedical researcher
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