Build in the US. Without the lottery. Without the lock-in
No lottery. No employer control. No preset timeline.
The O1 visa is the fastest, cleanest way for Indian founders and operators to legally live and build in the United States. If you've raised funding, built IP, led innovation, or been featured for your work — you may qualify.
Enabling Global Mobility for Visionary Founders, Family Offices, and Business Leaders in these iconic companies
If you're building seriously, O1 is the cleanest way to scale globally — fast.
No cap, no random draw
Extending your contract for as long asyou want, one year at a time
Dual intent — convert to a green cardwhen ready
Your own US startup can be sponsored or you can work acrossvarious ventures.
RBI-recognized NRI status, unlocking outbound capital, ECB,and LRS access
The O1 is built for Indian professionals with extraordinary ability in:
Startup founders, fund managers, venture-backed operators
AI researchers, quant engineers, biotech specialists
University faculty, EdTech founders, grant winners
Elite athletes, sports tech builders, coaches
We help Indian founders frame evidence, structure letters, and clear these thresholds — with redundancy and legal strategy
You must meet at least 3 of these 8 to qualify:
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Yes — if done correctly.
We help Indian founders set up this structure with clean governance and proper employer-employee dynamics that USCIS accepts.
Your US company can sponsor your O1 visa if:
It is active and real — not just a Delaware shell
There's traction: funding, customers, product, roadmap
There is a board or control mechanism (not just you signing for yourself)
All costs are disclosed upfront — no hidden markups, no surprise line items.
Standard USCIS processing (California or Vermont)
Premium processing
USCIS I-526E or O1 petition filing fee
Optional premium processing fee
Legal fees plus personalized support for building a strong application profile, documentation,
This is more than a visa. It is asset mobility, family mobility, and founder freedom — aligned.
Goldwater helps Indian families build a mobility structure:
Use EB5 EAD to enable full work flexibility while EB5 is pending
Add EB5 for yourself or your spouse — secure permanent
residency
Activate NRI status — qualify for RBI-compliant ECB, LRS, andglobal investment channels
Built specifically for Indian founders and professionals
Founder-first petition strategy
Dual legal firm review on every petition
AI-powered USCIS risk mapping
Transparent partner model — no white labelling
Integrated EB5, EAD, and capital structuring support
India-specific regulatory structuring (FEMA, LRS, ECB)
Dedicated team access, not just ticket-based support
Built specifically for Indian founders and professionals
Founder-first petition strategy
Dual legal firm review on every petition
AI-powered USCIS risk mapping
Transparent partner model — no white labelling
Integrated EB5, EAD, and capital structuring support
India-specific regulatory structuring (FEMA, LRS, ECB)
No shortcuts. No noise. Just the right pathway, executed with precision.
Whether your profile qualifies under O1 criteria for founders & professionals
What proof points to assemble for a strong, credible petition
Whether you're eligible for concurrent filing with work authorization
How to align your O1 with future capital pathways (EB-1, EB-5, etc.)
Which legal strategy best fits your background & timing
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