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Welcome to The

Extraordinary Ability Club

EAC is the largest free, purpose-built, invite-only community for legal immigrants to America who have received or are working toward an extraordinary ability visa.

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Who is the Extraordinary Ability Club for?

Extraordinary Visa Recipients

Extraordinary professionals in the United States who’ve received their O1, EB-1A, or EB2-NIW approvals.

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Trailblazers

Legal immigrants building toward a career in the United States who are interested in an exceptional ability visa.

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You are extraordinary, and you deserve a community designed to support you on your immigration journey.

What are extraordinary ability visas?

Extraordinary ability visas provide an alternative pathway to work and live in the United States, avoiding the frustration of H-1B lotteries, or the need to rely on your employer to sponsor your permanent residency.

O-1 Visa

A temporary (lottery-free) work-visa that's perfect for experts who've contributed significantly to their field.

EB-1 Visa

A self-sponsored pathway to a green card designed for experts who've risen to the top of their field.

EB-2 NIW Visa

A self-sponsored pathway to a green card designed for experts who will contribute to the United States with work of national importance.

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Who are the extraordinary ability visas for?

These visas reward exceptional talent across a broad range of industries and backgrounds.

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Entrepreneurs and founders
Talented business professionals
Software engineers, data scientists, and designers
Artists, actors, and creators
Scientists, researchers, and professors

Why join the Extraordinary Ability Club?

Start Early and Build Momentum

Crafting a strong case for an extraordinary ability visa can feel overwhelming, especially if you're doing it alone.

EAC members gain access to a free course that demystifies USCIS criteria, with structured guidance and actionable steps at every stage of the process.

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Grow Alongside People Who Get It

When you're ready to submit your petition, lean on peers navigating the same journey, swap strategies, compare timelines, and find solidarity in a stressful process.

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Connect Through Events That Matter

EAC members attend exclusive events where they connect with fellow applicants, gain unique insights from those who’ve succeeded and former government officials, and access immigration attorneys who specialize in O-1, EB-1, and EB-2 NIW petitions.

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Draw From Experience,
Grow With Peers

Learn from past visa recipients who share what worked and what didn't, while building alongside a cohort that keeps you accountable. EAC members get both the wisdom of those who've succeeded and the momentum of peers on the same journey.

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Stay in the Know

Get real time updates and insights on policy changes impacting the extraordinary ability visas.

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Our Board of Advisors

Leaders whose expertise helps guide the mission of the Extraordinary Ability Club.

Emilio Gonzalez

Advisor to Manifest Law

Deedy Das

Partner at Menlo Ventures

Michael Valverde

Former Associate Director of Field Operations, USCIS

Evan Law

Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law

Nicole Gunara

Principal Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law

Pritesh Jagani (Yudi J)

Founder of Yudi J Academy

Perry Rhew

Former Federal Judge, Ex. Chief of Administrative Appeals Office, USCIS

Sahar Mor

Former Federal Judge, Creator of O1/EB1 Discord