Success Stories: A Georgian Neurointerventional Radiology Fellow working in the Field of Neurointerventional Radiology Received O1-A Approval with the expert advice of NAILG.
Client’s Testimonial:
“I am very grateful for the exceptional guidance and support I received throughout my O1-A visa application process. Their team demonstrated a deep understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of my field, providing invaluable insights and assistance every step of the way. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication were truly commendable, making the entire process streamlined and stress-free.”
On September 1st, 2023, we received another O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) approval for a Neurointerventional Radiology Fellow in the Field of Neurointerventional Radiology (Approval Notice).
General Field: Neurointerventional Radiology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Neurointerventional Radiology Fellow
Country of Origin: Republic of Georgia
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York
Approval Notice Date: September 1st, 2023
Processing Time: 2 months and 2 days
Case Summary:
The O1-A visa benefits aliens of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, those foreign nationals should at least have:
- Sustained national/international claim;
- Their achievement must be recognized in the field through extensive documentation;
- Current/previous employment in a critical or essential capacity for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation.
Our client, after completing her M.D., is currently employed as a Neurointerventional Radiology Fellow, working in the field of Neurointerventional Radiology. She approached us to file her O1- A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) petition on her behalf.
Her specialized research has focused on acute neurological deterioration, predicting atrial fibrillation, malignancy, or recurrent stroke, and the balloon anchoring technique for thrombectomy. Her research, therefore, addresses some of our nation’s most pressing public health issues.
- Her strong background in neurology, stroke, and neuro-interventional radiology has allowed her research to be particularly original, with applications such as improving therapeutic approaches to cardiovascular diseases including stroke, brain aneurysms, brain arteriovenous malformations, and brain tumors.
Consequently, to make a strong case in her favor, we included the following details in her petition packet:
- Her work has resulted in 15 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 1 book chapter.
- Her publications have been cited 116 times according to Google Scholar.
- She has completed at least 9 peer reviews.
- She has even received 4 recommendation letters from her fellow experts in the field.
She acquired her O1-A visa approval within 2 months only (thanks to NAILG’s experts). We wish her a flourishing life ahead and feel glad to have been a part of her fantastic journey.

