David Okonkwo

F1 PhD Student - Planning for Post-Graduation Immigration

Replied to: O1B Visa for Artists - Film Industry Experience

O1B for artists is so different from the tech immigration I'm used to reading about! Thanks for sharing this perspective. The advisory opinion requirement is interesting - I didn't know about that. Do you know if there's an equivalent of O1B for tech/science (O1A I assume)?

Oct 4, 2025, 4:00 PM

Replied to: EB1B Outstanding Researcher - University vs Industry

Amazing write-up! I'm taking notes for my future GC planning. For EB1B, do you know if university positions have an advantage over industry research positions?

Sep 22, 2025, 3:00 PM

Replied to: EB2 NIW Approved Without Employer - My Complete Guide

This is exactly the path I'm considering! Your profile is impressive. How did you frame the "national importance" argument for NIW? Cancer research seems like it would naturally qualify, but I'm in ML/AI which feels less obviously "national interest."

Sep 15, 2025, 6:00 PM

Replied to: J1 Two-Year Home Residency Waiver - How I Got It

J1 waiver is important for anyone who had government-funded programs! Thanks for sharing this. I didn't know the No Objection route was free in some countries.

Sep 15, 2025, 2:00 PM

Replied to: EB1A Extraordinary Ability - My Approval Story and Tips

This gives me hope! I'm 2 years into my PhD with 5 publications. How did you build up to 45 publications? Any tips for publishing more?

Aug 21, 2025, 12:00 PM