Coming in January 2026
The Extraordinary Gala
An invitation-only, red-carpet evening bringing together 200 of America’s most accomplished immigrants: founders, technologists, investors, creators, and policymakers — for a night of ideas, connection, and celebration.
It's free. First of its kind. The start of something extraordinary.
Invite-only | Limited to 100 per city
Locations
One event. Two locations from coast to coast.
If you’re selected to attend, here’s what awaits you:
Invitation-only gala for the best and brightest.
From thousands of applicants, 200 exceptional individuals will be selected across two locations — San Francisco and New York.
You’ll feel right at home if you:
Work in a STEM field (engineers, data scientists, founders, product leaders, researchers, etc).
Have contributed significantly to your field (e.g. publishing papers, judging events, winning awards, etc).
Are actively looking to file for a talent visa (O-1, EB-1, or EB-2 NIW) in 2026.
Inside the Extraordinary Ability Club
Exclusive resources
Access templates, guides, and real examples used by past O-1, EB-1 and NIW recipients.
Community learning
Join live events, AMAs, and mentorship circles led by experts and visa achievers.
Real connections
Meet peers across industries, from engineers and founders to researchers and creators, all pursuing extraordinary careers.
FAQs
Still thinking about joining?
Be part of the first chapter of the Extraordinary Gala
Your journey to extraordinary starts here. America’s most ambitious immigrants, under one roof.






