Who qualifies for this criteria?

Professionals whose work and achievements have attracted significant media attention and have prominent publicity. The coverage should mention you by name and extensively cover your contribution to the professional field.

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Suitable publications for O-1 visa:

Ideal for the O-1 visa are articles and interviews in major US or international media outlets like the New York Times, CNN, Forbes, or TechCrunch. 

Coverage in less prominent editions, including national and regional ones, also counts, but you will have to prove the influence of the publication and its relevance in your professional field. For example, such media as TechRadar, Tech Times, etc. would be suitable for a software developer's PR profile. 

In addition to text interviews and publications about you, audio-visual formats (TV or radio programs) are also suitable for an O-1 visa, but you will need to attach a transcript.

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Mistakes and tips:

• Publications must focus on your personal achievements, outstanding abilities, career, and experience, not just your company or events you participated in. Marketing content promoting your product or articles labeled as advertisements don’t qualify. You shouldn’t be the author of the submitted material (this falls under a different criteria).
• Articles should be relevant to your current professional field, highlighting projects you emphasize in recommendation letters and your visa application. Using multiple examples from your own experience will help strengthen your argument and avoid making unsubstantiated assertions.
• For an O-1 visa to the US, you need proof that the article or interview was actually published, including the name of the media outlet, the date of publication, and the name of the author. It is not enough to specify only the circulation of the publication or statistics of website visits. Evidence of its influence is needed (high position in ratings, volume of citations in other major publications, degree of influence on the professional sphere, comparative data on its readership and audience - age, profession, income level, etc.).
• The number of articles and interviews is irrelevant if they do not meet the criteria. However, a single piece in a major publication may not suffice. USCIS needs proof of sustained national and international recognition, so aim for 3-4 impactful articles.
• Foreign language publications are acceptable, provided they are professionally translated into English.

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No publicity yet?

Relogate collaborates with PR agencies to boost your publicity and secure articles and media interviews that will enhance your chances for the O-1 visa to the United States. We handle everything from international media interviews to proper publication design for your case. You can also leverage your network to pitch stories where you're the focal point, focusing on media outlets relevant to your field – it is usually easier to break into them. 

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Other criteria for qualifying for an O-1A visa to the USA: 

• Awards
• Employment in a critical or essential capacity
• Membership in professional associations
• Judging on a panel, or individually, of the work of others
• High salary
• Authorship of scholarly articles in professional journals, or other major media
• Original scientific, scholarly, or business-related contributions of major significance