Analysis
Where current analysis lives.
O-1 vs EB-1 vs EB-2 NIW
How three talent-based routes differ in evidence, timing and the rest of a person’s tax and family picture.
Immigration
Talent & Extraordinary Ability
Talent-based US immigration is assessed from the record — the work, the recognition, and the intended activity — not from the name of the visa.
When this may be relevant
When talent-based immigration may be relevant.
These are situations we often see. Belonging to one of them does not mean a particular route applies. The record is assessed first.
- An established founder or executive with a significant track record
- A recognised specialist or senior professional
- A researcher or academic with substantial work in their field
- A creative professional with significant recognition
- An athlete or other high-performing professional
- Someone comparing more than one talent-based US immigration route
Choosing the right route
Choosing the right route.
O-1, EB-1 and EB-2 NIW can sit in the same conversation. They differ in intended outcome, evidence, timing, family position and the rest of a person’s tax picture. The comparison is developed in Insights.
- O-1
Temporary work in the field of ability or achievement.
- EB-1
An immigrant route. In this category a person may petition for themselves.
- EB-2 NIW
An immigrant route where the work is in the national interest.
- Intended outcome
- Evidence profile
- Timing and context
- Family
- Tax and wider circumstances
What we look at
What we look at.
The record is read as a whole. None of these themes is a requirement on its own, and the list does not determine eligibility.
- Professional track record
Recognition · Remuneration or seniority, where relevant
- Significant work and contributions
Publications or media, where relevant · Commercial or professional impact
- Awards or distinctions, where relevant
Independent recommendations and professional standing
- Wider personal, family and business context
How Millcorn helps
Assessment, then the appropriate route.
You describe what is happening. Millcorn identifies the immigration work required and coordinates related disciplines where the matter needs them.
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Assessment
Describe the matter in your own words. Millcorn assesses the people, jurisdictions and timing involved.
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Route and strategy
The situation is matched to the immigration services the work actually requires — not to a single product name.
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Preparation and coordination
Qualified professionals carry out the regulated work. Related tax, legal, accounting or business needs are held as one matter.
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Ongoing support
The client relationship stays with Millcorn while status, family, employment or further filings move forward.
Related considerations
Talent immigration rarely sits alone.
The immigration matter is held with tax, legal, business and accounting work — and with family or relocation — where the situation requires it.
Working with Millcorn
Coordinated relationship. Regulated work by those entitled to do it.
Millcorn works with qualified professionals and specialist providers across disciplines and jurisdictions. The client relationship is coordinated; regulated work is carried out by those entitled to do it.
Millcorn coordinates client relationships and professional services. Regulated services are provided by appropriately qualified professionals and firms where required. Millcorn is not itself a law firm, CPA firm, investment adviser or insurance broker.
Tell us what you need.
Start with the situation. We’ll identify the appropriate immigration route and any related work.