O-1 Visa Webinar
What’s in it for you?
The O-1 is the fastest U.S. work visa for founders, technologists, researchers and creatives—yet most qualified people never apply because the rules feel opaque. In this 60-minute office-hours session, Jihan Merlin (Head of Immigration Strategy, Alma) helps you navigate your O-1 journey and answers your questions in real time.
You’ll walk away knowing
Eligibility decoded – the eight O-1 criteria and what counts as “extraordinary”
Evidence that wins – the types of documentation Alma frequently sees in approved petitions
Timeline & cost math – realistic filing speeds and how to budget for premium processing
RFE red-flags – common traps and how to pre-empt them
Live Q&A – get all your questions answered
Who should attend?
Startup founders & early employees relocating or expanding to the U.S.
Researchers, engineers, and creatives with publications, patents, press, or awards
People-Ops & HR leaders supporting high-skill immigration inside their teams
Anyone curious whether their achievements could unlock an O-1
Agenda (PT)
1:00 PM – Welcome & lightning overview
1:05 PM – The O-1 road map: criteria, timeline, costs
1:20 PM – Evidence clinic: real-world examples
1:30 PM – Open Q&A – ask anything
1:40 PM – Wrap & resources
About the speaker
Jihan Merlin is an experienced immigration attorney, bringing 15 years of experience from leading immigration law firms, including Fragomen and BAL.
She has secured hundreds of O-1 approvals for talent backed by Y Combinator, Alchemist Accelerator, and top-tier VCs.
Seats are limited—save yours now and come ready with questions!