I have benefitted from reading other people’s writing about their US visa journey. I’d like to pay that forward, and write down my own story in case it is helpful to others.The fact that it’s called the “extraordinary ability” visa can make the O-1 seem intimidating. However, this pathway is surprisingly well suited to many startup founders. The visa is valid initially for 3 years, and extendable indefinitely for one year at a time.Note: None of this is legal advice. It is simply me recounting m...