USAO-1 / EB-1 / NIW

The route, step by step

The first step is open in full. The rest show cost and timing; what you personally need to do is in the personal map.

1. 01

   Profile evaluation

   no cost·~2 wk

   We score the criteria: publications, awards, judging, high salary, original contribution. Honest verdict: O-1, NIW, or “not yet”.

2. 02

   Case building

   $2,000·~16 wk

   3–6 months: expert articles, mentoring, judging, recommendation letters from industry leaders.

   Step details are in the personal map
3. 03

   I-129/I-140 petition

   $9,000·~10 wk

   Attorney + fees (I-140 $715, premium processing $2,965 for 45 days instead of a year).

   Step details are in the personal map
4. 04

   Consular or status change

   $1,000·~8 wk

   DS-160, interview, administrative processing — we prep you for officer questions.

   Step details are in the personal map
5. 05

   The move

   $7,000·~4 wk

   SSN, credit history, housing without a credit score — first 90 days on a checklist.

   Step details are in the personal map
6. 06

   Green card

   $1,000·~12 wk

   NIW/EB-1 is already an immigrant track; for O-1 we build the bridge to EB-1A.

   Step details are in the personal map

Data as of September 2026.

Your PDF map arrives within 24 hours of your answers.