Startup founders can qualify for the O-1 visa to work in the U.S.
Legalpad has helped hundreds of growing startups secure work visas for founders and key team members.
PERSONAL SUPPORT
Each application is carefully reviewed by an experienced immigration attorney.
TOP-NOTCH QUALITY
We use a combination of people, technology and data to prepare a thorough application.
QUICK & EASY
We're faster than your average attorney and we take all the paperwork off your place.
Let’s talk!
We’d love to explore your immigration options with you.
Fast, easy and guaranteed.
ADVANTAGES OF THE O-1 VISA
Legalpad was relentless and confident every step of the way, and for someone who didn't feel particularly 'extraordinary' for the O-1, they made us feel that it's actually possible.
Jijo Sunny
CEO & Co-Founder, Buy Me a Coffee
Founder, Ally
Chris Pitchford
I've personally had two visa petitions approved with Legalpad, which have allowed me to create tremendous value in the US. I simply wouldn't trust anyone else to handle my file.
OUR HAPPY CLIENTS
I've personally had two visa petitions approved with Legalpad, which have allowed me to create tremendous value in the US. I simply wouldn't trust anyone else to handle my file.
It’s not about the job for Legalpad–it’s about helping people out.
Sujay Suresh Kumar
Cofounder and COO, Lilu, Inc
Director of People Operations, Shyft
Krista Ahlgrim
As a small operations team, I needed a partner I could trust to take the time to get to know us as a company and our employees as individuals so we could feel good about every visa application submitted. Legalpad showed up in this way for us, and has had 100% success so far.
As a small operations team, I needed a partner I could trust to take the time to get to know us as a company and our employees as individuals so we could feel good about every visa application submitted. Legalpad showed up in this way for us, and has had 100% success so far.
WHY WORK WITH US
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
Schedule a no-obligation consultation with one of our legal experts to see how to bring visa benefits to your team. Legalpad guarantees approval or your money back.
SIMPLIFIED
Our designated legal experts and network attorneys prepare your employee’s petition and legal documents, making the process fast and easy.
WHY WORK WITH US
98% APPROVAL RATE
Legalpad specializes in preparing a strong petition which highlights your employee’s achievements. We stand behind our 98% approval rate for visa applications.
Our designated legal experts and network attorneys prepare your employee’s petition and legal documents, making the process fast and easy. Legalpad specializes in preparing a strong petition which highlights your achievements.
Legalpad navigates the complicated work visa process so you don't have to.
Our designated legal experts and network attorneys prepare your employee’s petition and legal documents, making the process fast and easy. Legalpad specializes in preparing a strong petition which highlights your employee’s achievements.
Legalpad navigates the complicated work visa process.
So you DON'T have to.
Few travel restrictions. Indefinite renewal. Flexible criteria.
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Few travel restrictions.
Indefinite renewal.
Flexible criteria.
FIVE STRAIGHT FORWARD STEP PROCESS
Our designated legal experts and network attorneys prepare your employee’s petition and legal documents, making the process fast and easy. Legalpad specializes in preparing a strong petition which highlights your employee’s achievements.
Legalpad navigates the complicated work visa process so you DON'T have to.
Unlike the H-1B, there is no
lottery or limit on O-1 visas
Legalpad navigates the complicated work visa process.
So you don't have to.
WHY WORK WITH US
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
Schedule a no-obligation consultation with one of our legal experts to see how to bring visa benefits to your team. Legalpad guarantees approval or your money back.
SIMPLIFIED
Our designated legal experts and network attorneys prepare your employee’s petition and legal documents, making the process fast and easy.
WHY WORK WITH US
98% APPROVAL RATE
Legalpad specializes in preparing a strong petition which highlights your employee’s achievements. We stand behind our 98% approval rate for visa applications.
We’d love to explore your immigration options with you.
We’d love to explore your immigration options with you.
Startup founders can qualify for the O-1 visa to work in the U.S.
Legalpad has helped hundreds of growing startups secure work visas for founders and early team members.
Legalpad has helped hundreds of growing startups secure work visas for founders and key team members.
FIVE STRAIGHT FORWARD STEP PROCESS
FIVE STRAIGHT FORWARD STEP PROCESS
Legalpad has helped hundreds of growing startups secure work visas for founders and early team members.
OUR HAPPY CLIENTS
No Lottery
Unlike the H-1B, there is no
lottery or limit on O-1 visas.
No Minimum Salary
Pay yourself whatever you want,
because there is no minimum.
Leads to Green Card
The O-1 visa puts you on a direct path to apply for a green card.
Easy to Change Employers
There is no seasonality, so you can apply any time.
No Deadlines
It’s easy to apply for another O-1 at a new employer.
No Degree Required
You do not need a university degree or its equivalent.
Learn more about the O-1 visa and see if you qualify
We’d love to explore your immigration options with you.
We’d love to explore your immigration options with you.
Learn more about the O-1 visa and see if you qualify
We’d love to explore your immigration options with you.
Our designated legal experts and network attorneys prepare your employee’s petition and legal documents, making the process fast and easy. Legalpad specializes in preparing a strong petition which highlights your employee’s achievements.
Legalpad navigates the complicated work visa process so you DON'T have to.
Our designated legal experts and network attorneys prepare your employee’s petition and legal documents, making the process fast and easy. Legalpad specializes in preparing a strong petition which highlights your achievements.
Legalpad navigates the complicated work visa process.
So you don't have to.
ADVANTAGES OF THE O-1 VISA
No Lottery
No Minimum Salary
Pay yourself whatever you want,
because there is no minimum.
Leads to Green Card
The O-1 visa puts you on a direct path to apply for a green card.
No Deadlines
It’s easy to apply for
another O-1 at a new employer.
Easy to Change Employers
There is no seasonality, so you can apply any time.
No Degree Required
You do not need a university degree or its equivalent.
CRITERIA FOR THE O-1 VISA
You only need to meet at least 3 of the 8 criteria.
Awards
If you raise venture capital, then you meet this criterion
Membership
If you’ve gone through an accelerator, then you meet this criterion.
Critical Employment
If you founded a venture-backed company, then you meet this criterion.
High Remuneration
If you have significant equity in a venture-backed company, then you meet this criterion.
Press
If you get coverage in major media, then you meet this criterion.
Scholarly Articles
If you’ve authored scholarly articles, then you meet this criterion.
Judging
Inventions, patents, original technology.
If you’ve judged a startup competition, then you meet this criterion.
Original Contributions
Our designated legal experts and network attorneys prepare your employee’s petition and legal documents, making the process fast and easy. Legalpad specializes in preparing a strong petition which highlights your employee’s achievements.
Legalpad navigates the complicated work visa process so you DON'T have to.
If you raise venture capital, then you meet this criterion.
Legalpad navigates the complicated work visa process.
So you don't have to.
CRITERIA FOR THE O-1 VISA
Awards
Membership
If you’ve gone through an accelerator, then you meet this criterion.
Critical Employment
If you founded a venture-backed company, then you meet this criterion.
High Remuneration
If you get coverage in major media, then you meet this criterion.
Press
If you have significant equity in a venture-backed company, then you meet this criterion.
Scholarly Articles
If you’ve authored scholarly articles, then you meet this criterion.
You only need to meet at least 3 of the 8 criteria.
Judging
If you’ve judged a startup competition, then you meet this criterion.
Original Contributions
Inventions, patents, original technology
$1,000 credit towards your work visa services from Legalpad
$1,000 credit towards your work visa services from Legalpad