Case Study: O-1 Visa for Ukrainian Tech Founder in 47 Days
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How a Kyiv-based SaaS founder obtained an O-1B visa through Premium Processing. Timeline, strategy, documents.
Client Profile
- Name: Andriy K. (name changed)
- Age: 32
- Education: KPI, Computer Science
- Experience: 8 years in IT, SaaS startup founder (Series A, $2.4M)
- Goal: O-1B visa to relocate team to the US
Strategy
We chose O-1B (Extraordinary Ability in Business) as the fastest path, demonstrating 5 criteria including high salary, judging experience, original contributions (patented algorithm + 12,000 paying users), leading role as CEO, and media coverage.
Result
O-1B approved without RFE in 47 days. Client relocated to SF in January 2026.
*Details changed for confidentiality. Individual results may vary.*