Marcus Reid
Head of Strategy
Former Forbes contributing editor with 11 years placing expert profiles across tech, science, and finance. Led EB-1 evidence packages for 300+ petitions.
EB-1 · O-1 · PR Strategy
Build the profile
that wins your
extraordinary
visa case.
Immigration attorneys need proof of recognition — media features, conference stages, expert panels. We build that evidence, from first pitch to final placement, so your petition stands on solid ground.
840+ professionals have built
their EB-1 & O-1 evidence with us
their EB-1 & O-1 evidence with us
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The evidence problem
Your work is extraordinary.
Your record needs to prove it.
USCIS evaluates EB-1A, EB-1B, and O-1 petitions against a strict checklist: published articles about you, judging the work of others, and invited speaking roles are among the most powerful criteria.
Most talented professionals have the expertise but lack the documented public footprint. Immigration attorneys can craft the strongest possible petition — but only when the evidence is already in place.
That's the gap we close. Talentrelo is the PR infrastructure your immigration case depends on, run by journalists, editors, and conference producers who know exactly what carries weight.
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Published media coverage about you
Articles in major trade and national outlets that name you as a leading expert in your field — not bylines you wrote, but coverage you earned.
02
Invited conference speaking
Documented invitations to speak at industry conferences establish your standing as a recognized authority. We secure the slot and provide proof for your attorney.
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Expert judging & panel participation
Serving as a judge — at hackathons, awards, or grant committees — demonstrates that peers defer to your expertise. This criterion is often decisive for borderline cases.
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Attorney-packaged evidence portfolio
Every placement we deliver comes formatted — with URLs, publication dates, circulation data, and conference attendance figures — ready to drop into your I-140 exhibit list.
By the numbers
A track record attorneys trust.
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Insight
“Immigration judges don't read your LinkedIn. They read what journalists wrote about you.”
— Recurring feedback from USCIS-certified immigration attorneys
- Media coverage is weighted above self-authored articles
- Speaking invitations must be documented with official letters
- Judging roles require proof of evaluation, not just attendance
Speed
3 wks
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What we do
Three services.
One outcome:
a compelling case.
Every engagement is built around the specific criteria your visa category requires. We identify which placements your attorney needs, then execute relentlessly until the evidence is in hand.
01 / Publications
Your name, in the outlets that matter.
We pitch, place, and manage feature articles and expert quotes about you across a curated network of 340+ publications. Every piece is framed to satisfy USCIS's published material criterion — with circulation data attached.
- Outlet selection mapped to your industry & visa category
- Custom-written pitch decks and story angles
- Full editorial management through publication
- Live URL, archive PDF, and circulation report for your attorney
- Tier-1 placements available (Forbes, Bloomberg, TechCrunch)
02 / Speaking
A stage invitation is evidence. We get you invited.
An official speaking invitation from a recognized conference is one of the clearest signals of extraordinary ability. We manage your speaker profile, submit applications on your behalf, and secure the formal documentation your immigration attorney requires.
- Speaker bio and abstract crafted for high-acceptance rates
- Applications submitted to 20+ conferences per quarter
- Priority targeting of TED, SXSW, Web Summit, and domain-specific events
- Official invitation letter obtained and formatted
- Virtual panel spots available when in-person is not feasible
03 / Expert Judging
When peers ask for your verdict, it counts.
Serving as a judge — at startup competitions, hackathons, research grants, or industry awards — demonstrates that your field recognizes your authority. We place you in relevant panels and provide the documentation that transforms participation into evidence.
- Matched to panels in your exact area of expertise
- Official judge invitation and participation letter
- Criteria brief so your evaluation is substantive and documented
- Event prestige report included for the attorney's exhibit
- Remote judging options across all time zones
How it works
From profile audit
to approved petition.
Most clients see their first placement go live within three weeks of onboarding. The full evidence package — typically six to twelve placements — is assembled within three to five months, depending on your target visa category and timeline.
Step 01
Profile audit & strategy call
We review your background, your attorney's evidence checklist, and your timeline. We identify exactly which criteria need evidence and build a placement roadmap.
Step 02
Crafting your narrative
Our editorial team develops your expert positioning — the story journalists will cover, the speaking angles that conference curators accept, the judging profile that gets you shortlisted.
Step 03
Pitching & placement
We run active outreach to our media contacts, conference committees, and judging panel coordinators. You review everything before it goes public. We manage revisions and logistics end-to-end.
Step 04
Evidence delivery
Every placement is packaged into a formatted evidence folder — URLs, PDFs, invitation letters, circulation data, event statistics — ready to hand directly to your immigration attorney.
Packages
Built for where you are in the process.
All packages include attorney-ready evidence formatting. Custom engagements available for urgent timelines.
Tier 01
Foundation
For professionals beginning to build their public profile from scratch.
- ✓ 3 media placements (Tier-2/3 outlets)
- ✓ 1 speaking invitation secured
- ✓ 1 expert judging placement
- ✓ Expert bio & positioning document
- ✓ Evidence folder + attorney summary
- — Tier-1 outlet access
- — Priority placement queue
Most chosen
Tier 02
Distinction
For professionals with 3–6 months before their petition filing date.
- ✓ 6 media placements (Tier-1 & Tier-2)
- ✓ 2 speaking invitations secured
- ✓ 2 expert judging placements
- ✓ Forbes or Bloomberg target included
- ✓ Attorney coordination calls included
- ✓ Priority placement queue
- ✓ Evidence folder + full exhibit list
Tier 03
Pinnacle
Full-service engagement for EB-1A or high-stakes O-1 cases requiring maximum evidence weight.
- ✓ 12 media placements — Tier-1 priority
- ✓ 4 speaking invitations (incl. keynote pursuit)
- ✓ 4 expert judging placements
- ✓ Dedicated account strategist
- ✓ Monthly attorney briefing calls
- ✓ RFE response support (additional evidence)
- ✓ 12-month evidence maintenance retainer
Who builds your profile
Journalists, editors,
and conference insiders.
Our team comes from the outlets and stages your petition needs to reference. We don't outsource to generalists — every placement is handled by someone who has sat on the other side of the pitch.
Sophia Crane
Editorial Director
Built the speaker programs at SaaStr and Web Summit Europe. Knows exactly how curators shortlist and what makes a bio land — or get archived.
Daniel Osei
Partnerships Lead
Manages our network of 340+ outlet editors and 120+ immigration attorneys. Coordinates evidence packaging so your lawyer can file without gaps.
Client outcomes
From profile to
permanent resident.
"My attorney had submitted two petitions before working with Talentrelo. Both were denied. After six months — Forbes, a Web Summit keynote, two judging credits — my EB-1A was approved in four weeks."
Andrei M.
Senior ML Engineer · Romania
EB-1A
"Three hackathon panels and a grant review later, my attorney said the petition was one of the strongest packages she had ever submitted."
Priya V.
Biotech Researcher · India
O-1A
"What made Talentrelo different was how they coordinated everything with my lawyer and structured the evidence to map directly to CFR criteria."
Diego F.
Creative Director · Brazil
O-1B
Common questions
Everything you need
to know before
we begin.
Can't find what you're looking for? Book a free 30-minute profile audit and our strategists will answer your specific questions.
No. Visa decisions are made by USCIS and we are not a law firm. What we guarantee is the quality, authenticity, and attorney-readiness of the evidence we build. We work closely with your immigration attorney to ensure every placement satisfies the specific evidentiary criteria your petition requires.
Yes, always. Every article we secure is genuine editorial content published in real outlets with real editorial standards. We do not use sponsored content, paid advertorials, or content farms — USCIS is familiar with these and they carry no evidentiary weight. Our relationships are with working journalists and editors who publish because your story is genuinely newsworthy.
Most clients see their first placement within three weeks of onboarding. A full evidence package — typically needed before your attorney files — takes three to five months for the Foundation tier and four to six months for Distinction or Pinnacle. If you have a tighter timeline, discuss it during your profile audit and we'll advise on what's achievable.
Not to start with us, but you will need one before filing. We can refer you to attorneys from our network of 120+ firms who regularly work with Talentrelo clients — they're familiar with our evidence format and often expedite their review as a result. Many clients begin building their profile before retaining an attorney.
Our primary focus is EB-1A (extraordinary ability), EB-1B (outstanding researcher or professor), O-1A (extraordinary ability in sciences, education, business, or athletics), and O-1B (extraordinary achievement in arts, motion picture, or television). Many of the same placements also strengthen EB-2 NIW cases. If you're unsure which category applies to you, our profile audit will clarify this.
Yes. Denial or an RFE (Request for Evidence) is often a signal that the evidentiary record is incomplete — not that the applicant is unqualified. We frequently work with clients rebuilding their profile after a denial. Share the denial notice or RFE during your audit call and we'll identify exactly which placements will address the specific weaknesses USCIS cited.
Your profile audit
is free.
Your petition window
is not.
Book a 30-minute call with a Talentrelo strategist. We'll review your background, identify the evidence gaps in your current profile, and tell you exactly what we'd build — before you commit to anything.
No commitment required. Response within one business day.
The Record
Strategy guides for
extraordinary cases.
Strategy
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