Researching EB-1A? The O-1 can get you working now.

Publications, citations, peer review and awards map to the 8 USCIS O-1 criteria. Upload your CV to see where you stand, then a real person on our team calls labs and companies for you.

For PhDs, postdocs and research scientists. Agent-based O-1 platform built by an immigration attorney's team. O1DMatch is not a law firm.
Same evidence, two paths

O-1 now, EB-1A when you're ready.

Many O-1 holders later pursue EB-1A with overlapping evidence. The two are separate processes with separate standards.

EB-1A
O-1 via O1DMatch
Type
Green card (immigrant)
Work visa (nonimmigrant)
Who files
Usually you, self-petition
A U.S. employer or authorized agent
Annual cap
Subject to visa availability
No cap
Speed
Varies by country of birth
Premium processing available
Multiple employers
N/A
Yes, through an agent petition

Your research, mapped to the criteria.

ArticlesScholarly articles in professional journals or major media
JudgingPeer review for journals and conferences, thesis committees, grant panels
AwardsFellowships, best-paper awards, competitive grants
PressCoverage of your work in trade or major media
ContributionsOriginal work of major significance; citations help show impact
Critical roleA lead role at a lab, institute or company with a distinguished reputation
SalaryHigh remuneration compared with others in your field
How it works

Three steps, real people.

2 min

free O-1 check

Upload your CV; it is reviewed against all 8 criteria.

Call

with a specialist

We go through your evidence and the gaps honestly.

Outreach

to labs & companies

A real person contacts U.S. employers and reports back.

See It In Action

The smarter path, explained.

How the marketplace works and what a real O-1 hiring conversation looks like.

Your job title is not O-1 evidence
3 criteria don't mean automatic approval
How employer interest letters work
Built on the Right Foundation

Built by an agent-based O-1 immigration practice.

The platform was built by a licensed immigration attorney's team that has filed agent-petitioned O-1 and P-1 cases for years. O1DMatch is the software and specialist side; legal work, where needed, is done by independent attorneys.

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Federal Litigation
Has litigated agent-based O-1 issues in federal court.
AILA Treatise
Published contributors to the AILA official treatise on Immigration Options for Artists, Entertainers & Athletes.
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Multi-Visa Platform
The same infrastructure supports O-1 for professionals, P-1 for athletes, and F-1 OPT/CPT for students.
Quarterly O-1 Award

Score 75%+ and bring 5 employers. We may cover your O-1.

Each quarter, O1D Match selects up to one member whose O-1 profile scores 75% or higher and who refers five verified U.S. employers. Our attorney prepares that member's O-1 petition and O1D Match files it as the U.S. agent petitioner, under regular processing, at no legal or petitioner fee. Government fees are not included. This quarter closes December 31, 2026.

Selection at O1D Match's discretion; not a lottery. No purchase necessary. No guarantee of approval. O1D Match is not a law firm. The attorney represents O1D Match as petitioner; the recipient is the beneficiary, not the attorney's client. Full terms apply.

Questions

Straight answers.

I'm on J-1, F-1 or H-1B. Can I switch to O-1?

Often yes, but J-1 holders may be subject to the two-year home residence rule. Confirm your case with an attorney. Legal advice on your specific situation comes from an independent licensed attorney. O1DMatch is not a law firm.

Do I need a U.S. job offer?

No single employer has to sponsor you. An authorized agent can petition, and we work on lining up employer interest.

Can a university or lab be the employer?

Yes. Universities, research institutes and companies can all be employers on an O-1.

What counts as a "critical role"?

A leading or critical role for an organization with a distinguished reputation, shown with letters and documents.

How long does it take?

Evidence prep usually takes weeks. USCIS premium processing then gives a decision within 15 business days.

Is this legal advice?

No. Legal advice on your specific situation comes from an independent licensed attorney. O1DMatch is not a law firm.

Start here

Create your free profile today.

It takes a few minutes. Your evidence is reviewed against the eight O-1 criteria, and a real specialist starts reaching out to U.S. employers for you.

Questions? Call +1 (561) 794-4621 or email info@o1dmatch.com

What you get, free

  • Your profile reviewed against the 8 O-1 criteria
  • A clear list of the evidence gaps to close
  • A real specialist contacting U.S. employers for you
  • No card required to start

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