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Hello! I’m Marisa, a Thai Product Designer working in tech. I’ve been living in the U.S. for about 10 years on an F-1 visa before transitioning to an O-1.

When I first applied, I found that there weren’t many resources available, so I created this guide (along with my video) to help demystify the process for others. I hope it makes your journey a little easier!

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Come along for my journey:

https://www.tiktok.com/@meshtimes?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/meshtimes/

https://www.youtube.com/@meshtimes

https://x.com/meshtimes_

Checklist

• [ ] Find a sponsor
• [ ] Gather proof of extraordinary ability
• [ ] Get recommendation letters (5-10)
• [ ] File form I-129
• [ ] Pay filing fees
• [ ] Submit application & track status

What is an O-1 visa

“who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics (the O1-A) or