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Let's get you on the right track.From first call
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Founders, engineers, and researchers on what it’s like to cross the border with Lighthouse in their corner.
“Living up to their name”“Shoutout to @lighthousehq_ for living up to their name when I needed help the most.”
Jane Manchun WongReverse engineer · O-1
Jane Manchun WongReverse engineer · O-1“Confidently handled”“O1A approved! If you also want to join the league of extraordinary aliens, you should use @lighthousehq_. 2 months from me seeing this tweet to I-129 approval received!”
swyxFounder, Smol AI · O-1A
swyxFounder, Smol AI · O-1A“Calm, extreme competence”“without Minn, i’d still be Canada-ing myself up there… her calm, extreme competence and her warmth made me so cared for.”
Danielle FongFounder & CEO, Lightcell Energy
Danielle FongFounder & CEO, Lightcell Energy“O-1 approved”“My O-1 got approved 🇺🇸. I’ll keep this short. I’m just grateful I get the opportunity to build a (hopefully) generational company in the United States of America.”
Sebastian VölklCo-founder & CEO, Dalus · O-1
Sebastian VölklCo-founder & CEO, Dalus · O-1“Here to stay”“My O1 was APPROVED!! Officially an “Alien of Extraordinary Ability”. America, I’m here to stay 🇺🇸 🦅”
Hooman Reza NezhadFounder, Solcoa · O-1A
Hooman Reza NezhadFounder, Solcoa · O-1A“Took care of everything”“US O1A visa approved! 🇺🇸. Thanks to @lighthousehq_ that was much faster and less effort than I expected, they just took care of everything”
Jurgis PasukonisCo-founder, General Agents · O-1A
Jurgis PasukonisCo-founder, General Agents · O-1A“So fast”“I expect to be in SF in 1-2 weeks. Would love to catch up with folks! Also, thanks so much to the @lighthousehq_ team and @minney_cat for making the process so fast!”
Justus MatternCo-founder, Proximal · O-1
Justus MatternCo-founder, Proximal · O-1“Strongly recommend”“It was really great working with Minn and I strongly recommend a chat with her if you need help getting a visa! @minney_cat”
James Hill-KhuranaEngineer, MatX
James Hill-KhuranaEngineer, MatX“Incredible team & fast”“can vouch for @lighthousehq_ for visas - incredible team & fast!!”
Sam WhitmoreEngineer, Cursor
Sam WhitmoreEngineer, Cursor“Three days”“3 days from them receiving it in the post. insane. thanks to @lighthousehq_”
Haz HubbleCo-founder & CEO, Pally
Haz HubbleCo-founder & CEO, Pally“Amazing team”“Just got my O-1 approved! Thanks so much to the amazing team @lighthousehq_”
Jason HausenloyPolicy Lead, Center for AI Safety · O-1
Jason HausenloyPolicy Lead, Center for AI Safety · O-1“Best day of my life”“O1 visa approved. Maybe the best day of my entire life. @lighthousehq_”
Jackson Mowatt GokHardware engineer, ex-Friend · O-1
Jackson Mowatt GokHardware engineer, ex-Friend · O-1“Frictionless”“Thank you @lighthousehq_ for making immigration feel frictionless. The best.”
AdvaithHead of Engineering, Azura · O-1
AdvaithHead of Engineering, Azura · O-1“Super swift”“O-1A visa approved! Thanks to @minney_cat @lighthousehq_ for their outstanding support and guidance in handling my application super swiftly and efficiently! I highly recommend them!”
Jonathan BayerlScientific Consultant, Generations Bio · O-1A
Jonathan BayerlScientific Consultant, Generations Bio · O-1A“Above and beyond”“Huge huge thank you to @lighthousehq_, @minney_cat & @robbyvisanueva they have been so so amazing. I can’t recommend them enough for US visa’s, they really do go above & beyond.”
Maya CaddleBD Partnerships and Payments, Solana · O-1
Maya CaddleBD Partnerships and Payments, Solana · O-1“Unwavering determination”“i’m grateful for all the support i’ve received throughout the process, especially for those who added their vocal recommendations to my petition, the unwavering determination of the team at @lighthousehq_, and my dear family @LapsusLima and @Diacriticon.”
Anton TroynikovCo-founder, Chroma
Anton TroynikovCo-founder, Chroma“Shockingly fast”“officially joining the league of extraordinary aliens. thank you so much @lighthousehq @minney_cat for making this happen – and that too shockingly fast: the entire process took < 1.5 months!! excited to be back in the bay :)”
Ayush TambdeEngineer, Andromeda Cluster · O-1
Ayush TambdeEngineer, Andromeda Cluster · O-1“Fastest, smoothest”“My O-1A 🇺🇸 was approved! Shoutout to @lighthousehq_, @minney_cat and their team for the fastest, smoothest experience.”
Avery ChiuCo-founder & CTO, Symphonic Labs · O-1A
Avery ChiuCo-founder & CTO, Symphonic Labs · O-1A
Five steps
from evaluation to approval
Your case moves through five clear stages — and you can watch every one of them happen from your dashboard.
2PERSONALIZED ONBOARDING
You get access to our platform, where you can easily provide all the required information in one place.
3STREAMLINED PREPARATION
Our platform simplifies every step of your case preparation, from uploading documents to tracking what is ready.
4FILING & STATUS TRACKING
Your completed petition is filed with the relevant U.S. agency. We monitor its status and keep you informed while the government reviews and reaches a decision.
5POST-APPROVAL SUPPORT
Once approved, we guide you through what comes next — from visa stamping to maintaining your status — so nothing slips through the cracks.
“Took care of everything”
“US O-1A visa approved — much faster
and less effort than I expected. They
just took care of everything.”
Jurgis PasukonisCo-founder at General Agents · O-1A
VISA PATHWAYS
Explore the visa that is right for you
Select a visa for deeper detail on fit, sponsor model, timing, and the evidence that usually drives the case.Green cards
EB-2 NIWFor advanced degree or exceptional ability candidates whose work serves the national interest.Self-petition green cardSelf-petition availableEB-1AA self-petition green-card path for extraordinary ability candidates.Extraordinary ability green cardSelf-petition availableEB-1BFor outstanding researchers and professors with international recognition.Outstanding professor or researcherU.S. employerEB-1CFor multinational executives and managers moving into long-term U.S. leadership roles.Multinational manager or executiveQualifying multinational employerEB-2/EB-3with PERMEmployer-sponsored permanent residence through PERM labor certification.Employer-sponsored green cardU.S. employer
Nonimmigrant visas
O-1AFor science, business, education, or athletics leaders with sustained acclaim.Extraordinary abilityEmployer or U.S. agentO-1BFor artists and entertainment professionals with distinction or extraordinary achievement.Arts and creative achievementEmployer or U.S. agentH-1BFor specialty roles requiring highly specialized knowledge and a related degree.Specialty occupationU.S. employerH-1B1A treaty-based specialty occupation option for Chilean and Singaporean citizens.Chile and Singapore specialty occupationU.S. employerTNFor Canadian and Mexican citizens working in listed professional roles.USMCA professionalsU.S. employer or entityE-3A specialty occupation route reserved for Australian nationals.Australian specialty occupationU.S. employerJ-1For approved work-and-study exchange programs administered through a sponsor.Exchange visitorDepartment of State-designated sponsorL-1AFor executives and managers moving within a qualifying company group.Executive or manager transferQualifying multinational employerL-1BFor employees with specialized company knowledge moving to a U.S. affiliate.Specialized knowledge transferQualifying multinational employer
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