by Greencard.Inc
How I got my O-1 visa as a
Solo Founder in America
2.5 years. $25,000. RFE. Denial. 221(g).
Story
So… On September 12th, 2023,
I got my O-1A extraordinary visa approved as the solo founder and 100% owner of an educational venture that publishes books & builds communities.
From the day I learned about the O-1 visa, it took me
2.5 years, $25,000, a denial, and a 221(g) to reach this milestone.
In these 2.5 years,
I quit my job at Salesforce, published a book on immigration (the irony, I know), and built an online community for O-1/EB-1 visa aspirants (among other things).
In this 6000-word short book,
I share the inside story of how/why I quit my job at Salesforce, what happened with my O-1 denial, and how I eventually got an approval.
Grab a cup o’ coffee and dive in! ☕