Welcome to The

Extraordinary Ability Club

EAC is a free, invite-only community for legal immigrants in America working toward extraordinary ability visas and beyond.

You are extraordinary, and you deserve a community designed to support you on your immigration journey.

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What are extraordinary ability visas?

Extraordinary ability visas provide an alternative pathway to work and live in the United States, avoiding the frustration of H-1B lotteries, or the need to rely on your employer to sponsor your permanent residency.

O-1 Visa

O-1 Visa

A temporary (lottery-free) work-visa that's perfect for experts who've contributed significantly to their field.

A temporary (lottery-free) work-visa that's perfect for experts who've contributed significantly to their field.

EB-1 Visa

EB-1 Visa

A self-sponsored pathway to a green card designed for experts who've risen to the top of their field.

A self-sponsored pathway to a green card designed for experts who've risen to the top of their field.

EB-2 NIW Visa

EB-2 NIW Visa

A self-sponsored pathway to a green card designed for experts who will contribute to the United States with work of national importance.

A self-sponsored pathway to a green card designed for experts who will contribute to the United States with work of national importance.

Who are the extraordinary ability visas for?

These visas reward exceptional talent across a broad range of industries and backgrounds.

  • Entrepreneurs and founders

  • Talented business professionals

  • Software engineers, data scientists, and designers

  • Artists, actors, and creators

  • Scientists, researchers, and professors

Why join the Extraordinary Ability Club?

Start Early and Build Momentum

Crafting a strong case for an extraordinary ability visa can feel overwhelming, especially if you're doing it alone.

EAC members gain access to a free course that demystifies USCIS criteria, with structured guidance and actionable steps at every stage of the process.

Why join the Extraordinary Ability Club?

Start Early and Build Momentum

Crafting a strong case for an extraordinary ability visa can feel overwhelming, especially if you're doing it alone.

EAC members gain access to a free course that demystifies USCIS criteria, with structured guidance and actionable steps at every stage of the process.

Grow Alongside People Who Get It

Grow Alongside People Who Get It

When you're ready to submit your petition, lean on peers navigating the same journey, swap strategies, compare timelines, and find solidarity in a stressful process.

When you're ready to submit your petition, lean on peers navigating the same journey, swap strategies, compare timelines, and find solidarity in a stressful process.

Connect Through Events That Matter

EAC members attend exclusive events where they connect with fellow applicants, gain unique insights from those who’ve succeeded and former government officials, and access immigration attorneys who specialize in O-1, EB-1, and EB-2 NIW petitions.

Connect Through Events That Matter

EAC members attend exclusive events where they connect with fellow applicants, gain unique insights from those who’ve succeeded and former government officials, and access immigration attorneys who specialize in O-1, EB-1, and EB-2 NIW petitions.

Draw From Experience,
Grow With Peers

Draw From Experience,
Grow With Peers

Learn from past visa recipients who share what worked and what didn't, while building alongside a cohort that keeps you accountable. EAC members get both the wisdom of those who've succeeded and the momentum of peers on the same journey.

Learn from past visa recipients who share what worked and what didn't, while building alongside a cohort that keeps you accountable. EAC members get both the wisdom of those who've succeeded and the momentum of peers on the same journey.

Stay in the Know

Get real time updates and insights on policy changes impacting the extraordinary ability visas.

Stay in the Know

Get real time updates and insights on policy changes impacting the extraordinary ability visas.

Our Board of Advisors

Leaders whose expertise helps guide the mission of the Extraordinary Ability Club.

Emilio Gonzalez

Advisor to Manifest Law

Deedy Das

Partner at Menlo Ventures

Michael Valverde

Former Associate Director of Field Operations, USCIS

Evan Law

Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law

Nicole Gunara

Principal Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law

Pritesh Jagani (Yudi J)

Founder of Yudi J Academy

Perry Rhew

Former Federal Judge, Ex. Chief of Administrative Appeals Office, USCIS

Sahar Mor

Former Federal Judge, Creator of O1/EB1 Discord

Our Board of Advisors

Leaders whose expertise helps guide the mission of the Extraordinary Ability Club.

Emilio Gonzalez

Advisor to Manifest Law,
Former Director of USCIS

Deedy Das

Partner at Menlo Ventures

Michael Valverde

Former Associate Director of Field Operations, USCIS

Evan Law

Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law

Nicole Gunara

Principal Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law

Pritesh Jagani
(Yudi J)

Founder of Yudi J Academy

Perry Rhew

Former Federal Judge, Ex. Chief of Administrative Appeals Office, USCIS

Why is the Extraordinary Ability Club free?

Why is the Extraordinary Ability Club free?

The Extraordinary Ability Club is powered by Manifest Law. Time and again, we've seen how lonely and challenging this process can be. You deserve a community purpose-built to support you.

We believe information about legal immigration in America is a right, not a privilege. Imagine 500,000+ skilled immigrants collaborating on sharing strategies, knowledge and information. That’s our long game. That’s why it’s free.

The Extraordinary Ability Club is powered by Manifest Law. Time and again, we've seen how lonely and challenging this process can be. You deserve a community purpose-built to support you.

We believe information about legal immigration in America is a right, not a privilege. Imagine 500,000+ skilled immigrants collaborating on sharing strategies, knowledge and information. That’s our long game. That’s why it’s free.

Legal immigration through the extraordinary ability visas helps us all win.

Legal immigration through the extraordinary ability visas helps us all win.

The Extraordinary Ability Club supports legal immigration because talented individuals help us all win. Exceptional immigrants contribute immediately to the United States in the sciences, technology, business, arts, and more.

Ultimately, when exceptional individuals win, we all win. Startup founders hire teams in the U.S., researchers secure grants that fund U.S. jobs, and artists and creators generate entire production ecosystems.

The Extraordinary Ability Club supports legal immigration because talented individuals help us all win. Exceptional immigrants contribute immediately to the United States in the sciences, technology, business, arts, and more.

Ultimately, when exceptional individuals win, we all win. Startup founders hire teams in the U.S., researchers secure grants that fund U.S. jobs, and artists and creators generate entire production ecosystems.

We are excited about you if:

You're a legal immigrant building toward a career in the United States

You are exceptionally talented, no matter where you are in your career

You want to build meaningful relationships with ambitious peers

How it Works

01.

Apply to join

Submit your application to join the Extraordinary Ability Club.

02.

Get pre-approved within 2-3 business days

Our team reviews your profile for initial eligibility within business 2-3 days.

03.

Complete final verification

Provide a valid form of identification so we can verify your identity, review your visa history, and confirm your legal status.

04.

Join EAC!

Receive final confirmation & join free community.

Join Extraordinary Ability Club in 2-4 days.

Join Extraordinary Ability Club in 2-4 days.

Join Extraordinary Ability Club in 2-4 days.

Join Extraordinary Ability Club in 2-4 days.

The Extraordinary Gala

Join us for an inaugural gala, a free, invitation-only evening bringing together accomplished immigrants across technology, business, and culture. The event will be hosted in two cities, New York and San Francisco, with attendance limited to 100 guests per city.

Collaborate with EAC to empower extraordinary talent across the world

Collaborate with EAC to empower extraordinary talent across the world

Already have your extraordinary visa? Become a paid Mentor. Share your expertise. Shape someone’s journey.

Already have your extraordinary visa? Become a paid Mentor. Share your expertise. Shape someone’s journey.

FAQs

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Who can join? Is it invite-only?

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Is it really free?

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