Live on YouTube – September 10th, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time

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WHY ATTEND?

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Are O-1 and EB-1 cases really getting harder—or does it just feel that way?

During this live discussion, we’ll explore selected developments, questions and concerns affecting extraordinary-ability professionals, researchers, founders, artists, executives and others considering O-1 or EB-1 options.

Rather than trying to cover every possible development, we’ll focus on the issues generating the most questions right now.

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POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

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O-1 RFE Trends

What kinds of questions are practitioners seeing—and why are some RFE response windows causing concern?

Premium Processing
What does USCIS officially promise, and what happens when the real-world experience does not feel particularly “premium”?

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AI + USCIS
USCIS is incorporating new technology into its operations. What has the government actually said about AI—and what remains speculation?

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Maintenance of Status
Why are status-history questions becoming an important part of the conversation for some applicants?

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O-1 Consultations
What are practitioners seeing involving required consultations and advisory opinions?

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Fraud & Verification
How does USCIS approach verification and fraud detection, and what should applicants understand about increased scrutiny?

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EB-1 Trends
What are we seeing in extraordinary-ability petitions and final-merits analysis?

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Stay on O-1 or Pursue EB-1?
Why this question has no one-size-fits-all answer—and what general considerations may shape the discussion.

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Regular vs. Premium Processing
What do we know, what don’t we know, and what should applicants understand before drawing conclusions from anecdotal results?

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern
Live on YouTube
Registration is free​

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Disclaimer: This livestream is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with an attorney regarding your specific situation.