How easy is it for an immigrant with O1 visa to change jobs (companies and roles)? Let say, from scientist to SWE. Do recruiters and HCs prefer immigrants with gc instead of other visa types? TC:260k
Based on some quora posts and articles, if someone want to switch employer, then the new employer needs to file a petition for a new O1. Do I get it right?
If you have O1 worthy achievements, it should be straightforward
Easy. Doable within 2 weeks. Did it twice, happy to answer you via DMs!
If you have a O1, go get your GC through EB1. Mine took 3 months.
How different was the O1 petition from the EB1A? How many criteria did you apply for ?
The applications were close to identical. Don’t remember details about the criteria - competent lawyers at the company I worked in a while ago handled everything. What I remember is that it took me almost nine months to put together my O1 application.
Doesn’t getting an O1 need a lot of paperwork ? Or do you guys just use old paperwork for previous O1 ?
If you're staying in a similar type of role (say researcher in ml), most of the paperwork stays the same I think
Should be fairly easy.