Why Choose Us
Ascend is a professional agency specializing in U.S. talent-based immigration, dedicated to providing customized immigration solutions for high-level professionals worldwide. With a strong team of attorneys, extensive industry experience, and exceptional enhancement services, we offer comprehensive support for O-1 visas, EB2-NIW, and EB1A immigration, helping each client achieve their dream of moving to the United States.
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Your Gateway to a North American Career as an Exceptional Talent
🟠 What Is the O-1 Visa?
The O-1 Visa is a U.S. non-immigrant visa for professionals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability or outstanding accomplishments in their field. Eligible applicants may include top researchers, award-winning creatives, high-performing entrepreneurs, or elite athletes.
Unlike most work visas, the O-1 not only supports employment but can also be used to launch your own venture or lead major projects in the United States, backed by strong academic credentials or an exceptional professional track record.
🟠 Why the O-1 Stands Out
Ideal for both exceptional international graduates and recognized industry leaders, the O-1 Visa is known for its:
• Fast approval timeline
• High success rate
• Pathway to long-term U.S. career development
With its flexibility and prestige, the O-1 Visa offers a powerful and reliable route into the North American professional arena — enabling you to elevate your career, visibility, and global impact.
A Fast-Track Pathway to a U.S. Green Card — No Employer Required
🟠 International students are also eligible — by demonstrating that their achievements serve the national interest of the United States, they can apply directly for a green card without employer sponsorship.
🟠 High cost-effectiveness and great flexibility — achieve your immigration goals quickly and start a new life in the United States!
Created for individuals who have reached remarkable achievements in fields such as science, the arts, education, business, or sports — all without requiring employer sponsorship — the O-1 Visa is one of the most flexible and prestigious U.S. visa options available today.
🟠What is the O-1 Visa?
The O-1 Visa is a U.S. non-immigrant visa for professionals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability or outstanding accomplishments in their field. Eligible applicants may include top researchers, award-winning creatives, high-performing entrepreneurs, or elite athletes.
Unlike most work visas, the O-1 not only supports employment but can also be used to launch your own venture or lead major projects in the United States, backed by strong academic credentials or an exceptional professional track record.
🟠Why the O-1 Stands Out
Ideal for both exceptional international graduates and recognized industry leaders, the O-1 Visa is known for its:
- Fast approval timeline
- High success rate
- Pathway to long-term U.S. career development
This visa offers a powerful and reliable route into the North American professional arena — enabling you to elevate your career, visibility, and global impact.
Designed for highly qualified professionals — such as researchers, engineers, physicians, and specialized experts — the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) allows you to apply directly for U.S. permanent residency without the need for employer sponsorship.
🟠What Is the EB-2 NIW?
The EB-2 NIW is an employment-based green card category for individuals who either hold an advanced degree or can demonstrate exceptional ability in their field. Instead of relying on a U.S. employer, applicants can self-petition by proving that their work has substantial value and is in the national interest of the United States.
🟠Why Choose the EB-2 NIW?
This immigration route is especially suitable for international graduates, innovators, medical professionals, scientists, and other high-impact talents. It is known for its:
- No job offer or employer sponsorship required
- Flexible application requirements
- More cost-effective and efficient process compared to traditional paths
With a strong track record of approval and a streamlined process, the EB-2 NIW provides a strategic and reliable way to secure U.S. permanent residency — helping candidates accelerate both their professional impact and long-term life plans.
No employer sponsorship required — direct, high-priority path to U.S. permanent residency.
🟠What is the EB-1A?
The EB-1A is a top-tier immigration category for individuals who have reached extraordinary distinction in fields such as science, arts, academia, business, or athletics. Applicants may self-petition — no employer or job offer is needed — and because this category has no visa backlog, approval can be extremely fast.
This category is ideal for globally recognized experts, including leading researchers, innovators, creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and elite athletes. As the fastest and most prestigious pathway to U.S. permanent residency, EB-1A is designed for top performers whose work demonstrates exceptional impact and international acclaim.
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Success Stories
A large number of EB-5 new regulation clients have been approved for I-526E, with approval times ranging from approximately 3 to 13 months.
Many EB-5 “concurrent filing” clients under the new policy have been approved, successfully obtaining their 5-year combo green cards within about 3 to 5 months.
