I filed and got my O1A visa approved as a startup founder — without paying tens of thousands in lawyer fees. I only paid the standard USCIS filing costs:
I-129 O1A Petition: $530
Asylum Program Fee (for companies with <25 employees): $300
Premium Processing: $2,805
Total: $3,635 — all paid via cashier’s check.
I'm now sharing a redacted, abridged version of my approved petition to help other founders navigate the process themselves. Hoping this levels the playing field for immigrant entrepreneurs.
I-129 O1A Petition: $530
Asylum Program Fee (for companies with <25 employees): $300
Premium Processing: $2,805
Total: $3,635 — all paid via cashier’s check.
I'm now sharing a redacted, abridged version of my approved petition to help other founders navigate the process themselves. Hoping this levels the playing field for immigrant entrepreneurs.