O-1 Visa Consultation: Ways to Success

Thu May 01 2025 at 12:00 am to 12:30 am UTC-04:00

31 Essex St | New York

Lena Wu
Publisher/HostLena Wu
O-1 Visa  Consultation: Ways to Success
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My Journey + Essential Resources & Lawyer Guide/Video /Material Package.
About this Event

before I got my O1 visa, my background is like that..


I worked part-time for a small music organization for three years. I don’t have international media coverage, any major professional awards, or experience with well-known employers. My resume shows a bachelor’s degree in music education from Xinghai Conservatory of Music and a master’s degree in performance from Syracuse University. (Compared to graduates from prestigious conservatory, my resume seems very average.)


In October 2023, I came to the U.S. on a tourist visa and wanted to stay. Since my field is in the arts, the only way to do so was to apply for an O1 visa. I consulted with lawyers, and finding a good lawyer turned out to be incredibly important! My credentials were so average that anyone with a master’s degree would be similar to me—and I didn’t even graduate from a famous conservatory.


I wasn’t interested in applying for a doctorate (imagine spending three to five years on academic papers 🤷‍♀️), so I focused on preparing my materials within just three months. Most of my achievements were small performances, minor press coverage, and some strategic techniques to enhance what I lacked. I built everything from scratch and worked with a lawyer who specializes in O1 visas.


Previously, I consulted with a Chinese lawyer who offered free consultations but told me outright that I wasn’t qualified and advised me to give up. I also consulted several American lawyers who provided rigid, standard procedures but didn’t offer solutions for my specific situation. (If my credentials were strong, any average lawyer could submit my case.) I also realized that many U.S.-based law firms take on too many cases at once—lawyers often have just one assistant, and after you pay, they barely have time for you. I wasted so much time and money just finding a lawyer…


For my application, I only met three basic criteria: press coverage, recommendation letters from work, and a sponsor (all of which I acquired through strategic channels).


Before applying, I asked everyone I knew who had gotten an O1 visa about their experience, and the unanimous response was: *“It’s so hard! You need this/that, or your credentials aren’t strong enough!”* Most of the feedback was so discouraging that it made me want to give up.


Honestly, I wanted to tell them: *“Yes, I know it’s hard, but does pointing out the difficulty solve the problem?”* That’s why I usually avoid discussing whether I’m “qualified enough” for an O1 visa with non-professionals. Are they legal experts? Lawyers say every case is unique—some people get approved with fewer credentials because of good advocacy. Nothing is set in stone.


There is *always* a way! I’m just sharing my experience of finding a reliable lawyer: someone organized, responsive even on weekends, and who doesn’t disappear or trap you with hidden fees. This lawyer had a well-structured team that managed everything efficiently. So, O1 visa consultations should *never* rely on asking friends!


Like I said, asking friends only brings more negativity: *“It’s so hard, you need this, you need that.”* But they’re not immigration officers, and they don’t understand the law 😅. I’m simply sharing how I got my O1 visa and the importance of finding a good lawyer. (If anyone needs information about press coverage, work sponsors, or how to apply—or just the lawyer’s contact—this counts as paid knowledge sharing, not free.)


**P.S.** There are two types of people in this world:

1. Those who are extremely skilled, not great at explaining, but they’ll solve your problems with no-nonsense.

2. Those who are moderately skilled, explain everything well, and solve problems adequately.

(Paid knowledge sharing is important‼️ Information gaps are real 😃)


After you purchase, I will share google drive within 12 hours, which contains English&Chinese video and essential documents!

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31 Essex St, 31 Essex Street, New York, United States

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USD 45.00

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