Immigration Mentorship Call – Key Notes

Immigration Pathway Strategy

Short-Term: O-1A (Extraordinary Ability, non-immigrant)
• Meets the same statutory criteria as EB-1A but with a "lower bar" and substantially faster adjudication.
• Ideal bridge after F-1 / OPT / STEM-OPT; lets the candidate begin full-time work while the permanent case is built.
• USCIS approval on an O-1A is viewed as an informal pre-screening for a future EB-1A—"they have already said yes to you once."
Long-Term: EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability, immigrant / green-card category)
• Ultimate goal for permanent residence.
• Easiest to win once the record has been expanded for 18\text{–}24 months under O-1A status (publications, media, judging, etc.).
Alternate Path: EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver)
• Recommended only when the applicant has heavy research output or a clear public-interest component.
• Not currently a strong fit for the candidate’s profile.

USCIS expects documented evidence in at least 3 of the statutory 10 criteria (e.g., awards, scholarly articles, critical employment, membership, press, judging).
Current gaps: No sustained media coverage, judging experience, or PR footprint.
Planned build over 12\text{–}18 months:
• Produce peer-reviewed research papers and conference presentations.
• Secure media interviews / articles highlighting achievements.
• Obtain judging or peer-review invitations (competitions, journals).
• Collect strong expert reference letters.
• Optimize LinkedIn, résumé, and overall professional branding.

Role: Strategic partner, not simply a coach.
Deliverables
• Weekly one-on-one mentorship sessions.
• Writing & editorial support for scholarly work.
• Proactive press outreach and placement.
• Research design, data-gathering, publication assistance.
• Arrangement of judging/peer-review roles.
• Drafting & compilation of full petition evidence package.
Timeframe: Requires a minimum of 12\text{–}18 months of focused collaboration.

Program fee: \$14\,999
• Installment options: 2, 3, or 4 monthly payments.
Immigration attorney (separate cost)
• Estimated range: \$2\,000 \text{–} \$5\,000, case-specific.
• 70 % refund guarantee on attorney fee if the petition fails.
• No additional charge for RFE (Request For Evidence) responses.

Assumed current date: July 2025.
F-1 duration already accrued: 4 years.
Statement in call mentions “graduation November 2026,” but candidate later clarifies both master’s degrees are already finished.
Why start now: OPT/STEM-OPT clock is ticking; a full 12\text{–}18-month build cycle is needed before filing.

Typical sequence:

Status: F-1 visa holder, single, intent to remain and work in the U.S.
Education:
• Master 1 – Agriculture Business Management (with marketing internship).
• Master 2 – Interdisciplinary I.T. (marketing, management, computer science tracks).
Immediate need: Provide current résumé for evaluation.

Success depends on genuine engagement; the team “hand-holds” but the candidate must devote time and effort.
Press, judging, and publications must reflect authentic contributions to avoid ethical violations or credibility issues.
Early investment maximizes visa‐security before OPT expiration.

Sequential O-1A → EB-1A strategy is widely used by STEM and business professionals to transition from temporary to permanent status.
Program claims multiple historical successes using the exact roadmap outlined in the call.