{
  "id": 1306807,
  "title": "Three H-1B rejections later, an Indian techie secures O-1 ‘extraordinary ability’ Visa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/three-h-1b-rejections-later-an-indian-techie-secures-o-1",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T16:51:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/three-h-1b-rejections-later-an-indian-techie-secures-o-1-extraordinary-ability-visa-11786895536569.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a tale of perseverance against all odds, an Indian technology professional named Sohan Sethi secured an O-1 visa after three consecutive rejections from the H-1B visa lottery. Facing the looming expiration of his student visa, Sethi shifted his focus to one of the most rigorous immigration pathways available—the O-1 visa, which grants extraordinary ability in an individual's field. After graduating from the University of Illinois Chicago with a degree in computer engineering, Sethi embarked on a meticulous process to build a compelling O-1 profile, spending nearly $13,000 on legal fees. His strategy involved compiling over 700 pages of evidence, including professional achievements and accolades. After a tense waiting period, Sethi received approval for his O-1 visa, allowing him to continue working in the United States for the next three years. Sethi now manages a healthcare analytics team in Chicago and shares his inspiring journey on LinkedIn to help other international students navigate the complexities of US immigration.",
  "summary": "By February 2026, the Indian techie and his lawyers had compiled a massive portfolio consisting of more than 700 pages of supporting evidence. The gruelling preparation process cost him approximately ₹12 lakh in out-of-pocket legal fees.",
  "key_points": [
    "Indian tech professional Sohan Sethi secures O-1 visa after three H-1B rejections.",
    "Sethi spent nearly $13,000 on legal fees to build O-1 profile.",
    "O-1 visa grants extraordinary ability, allowing Sethi to work in US for three years."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}