An employer for O-1 visa

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YUUG24

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YUUG24
Oct 27, 2021 6 Comments

Hi everyone!
I'm an engineer willing to relocate to the US.
Recently I had a conversation with an immigration attorney. He said I have a strong case for O-1. I can sponsor my relocation myself, but the question is to find a company that will be my (temporal) employer and will sign my petition. And here I would like to ask for advice.
1. My current strategy is to find a small company/startup and negotiate with heads about my situation. Usually, these companies have a higher response rate. Is this a proper way?
2. Which large companies can hire an employee via O-1? I read, most of them require a US work permit, can I attach a cover letter describing my situation?
3. Maybe, it's possible to ask some company to be my temporary employer without actual employment? Can they agree? And after the relocation begin to look for a real job?

TC: ~50K USD Eastern Europe

#o1 #workvisa

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    SaddaHaq

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    SaddaHaq
    O1 is a hard visa to get. I hope you have a PhD too.

    I was offered to go through the O1 route by my FAANG employer but I decided not to as O1 doesn't give employment authorisation for spouses.

    So if you are that good you can get a job at any top employer such as FAANG. They will happily sponsor your O1.
    Oct 27, 2021 1
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      YUUG24

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      YUUG24
      OP
      Thank you for the answer! Yes, I have a PhD.
      Oct 27, 2021
  • Upstart
    DownEnd

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    DownEnd
    Shouldn't your immigration attorney have a good answer to this since he said that you have a strong case?

    Also, to get Blind folks to respond -- TC or GTFO
    Oct 27, 2021 1
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      YUUG24

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      YUUG24
      OP
      The attorney said he is responsible only for the case preparation, I should find an employer myself. He just advised to say to all the potential employers they only need to make an offer and sign a petition.
      TC added, thanks!
      Oct 27, 2021
  • Zeta
    rxph64

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    rxph64
    Can I DM you?
    Oct 27, 2021 1
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      YUUG24

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      YUUG24
      OP
      Yes, sure
      Oct 27, 2021