What the evidence rule says
For an O-1 petition, USCIS looks for either a qualifying award or at least 3 alternate forms of evidence.
Source: USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 2, Part M, Chapter 4 (O-1 evidence), checked .
The Policy Manual states this evidence rule for each type of O-1 beneficiary, so it covers O-1A and both O-1B categories.
Source: USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 2, Part M, Chapter 4 (O-1 evidence), checked .
Processing time and the faster-processing option
For most classifications, USCIS takes action within 15 business days of a properly completed faster-processing request, or refunds that fee.
Source: USCIS, requesting faster processing with Form I-907, checked .
The faster-processing fee for Form I-129 classifications that include O-1 and H-1B is $2,965.
Source: Federal Register, rule adjusting the fees for Form I-907 faster processing (91 FR 1059, 12 January 2026), GovInfo, checked .
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