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O-1·May 19, 2026
The O-1 Visa for Brazilian Tech Founders: Beyond the YC Application
For Brazilian founders building U.S. startups, the O-1A is often the most realistic path. Here's what counts as extraordinary ability in tech, how USCIS reads the eight criteria in 2026, and where founders most often misposition their case.
EB-2 NIW·May 17, 2026
EB-2 NIW in 2026: Why the Bar Has Risen and How to Position Your Case
USCIS approval rates for EB-2 NIW dropped from roughly 96% to around 43% between FY2023 and FY2024. The cases didn't change — the evidentiary bar moved. Here's what shifted under the Matter of Dhanasar framework and how serious cases are positioned now.