O-1A
Extraordinary ability
For qualifying professionals in athletics, business, science, and education. A close look at your recognition, contributions, and proposed U.S. work.
Explore O-1A ↗U.S. IMMIGRATION. PERSONAL ATTENTION.
Your talent.
Your future.
Your next chapter.
U.S. immigration for athletes, coaches, artists, professionals, and families.
I am Eduardo Mattos, an immigration attorney. I personally prepare and handle each case, from reviewing your evidence and developing your strategy to preparing your petition. You work directly with me throughout the process, in English or Portuguese.
Tell me about your plansA few short questions to start the conversation
Eduardo Mattos, Esq.Immigration attorney · California Bar, 2020
LEGAL EXPERIENCE. PERSONAL ATTENTION.
Direct access to your attorneyEnglish & PortugueseClients across the U.S. and worldwide
FOCUSED IMMIGRATION COUNSEL
A path shaped around you.
Whether your next step concerns your career or your family, I start with your circumstances and build the strategy from there.
O-1B
Arts & creative careers
For qualifying artists and creative professionals. A strategy that gives context to your work, recognition, and professional engagements.
Explore O-1B ↗P-1A
Athletic competition
For eligible athletes coming to compete in the United States. Careful attention to the athlete's record and the proposed competitions.
Explore P-1A ↗EB-1A
Permanent residence
An extraordinary ability immigrant category for qualifying individuals. Explore how your sustained recognition may support your permanent residence goals.
Explore EB-1A ↗EB-2 NIW
National interest waivers
For eligible professionals pursuing permanent residence through an endeavor of national importance. An assessment of your qualifications, proposed work, and supporting evidence.
Explore EB-2 NIW ↗FAMILY
Marriage & family
Personal guidance for couples and families pursuing family-based immigration. A strategy shaped by your relationship, immigration history, and plans for a life together.
Explore family immigration ↗SELECTED CASE EXPERIENCE
Experience behind the strategy.
These are selected examples of my work across sports, the arts, and professional fields. They illustrate my experience, not the limits of my practice.
Approved petitions
Selected EB-1A approvals include:
- Surf coach
- Surf athlete
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert
- MMA coach
Sports & professional careers
My O-1A approvals include bodybuilding, karate, and boxing coaches. Other examples of my O-1A work include:
- Surf coaches and athletes
- BJJ coaches and experts
- MMA coaches
- Soccer coach
- Skateboarding professionals
- Dentists
- Marketing directors
Athletic approvals
I have obtained P-1A approvals for many BJJ athletes, as well as athletes in other sports. Examples include:
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Skateboarding
- Bodybuilding
- Mixed martial arts (MMA)
My work connects the athlete's competitive record to the requirements of the proposed U.S. competitions.
Arts & entertainment
My O-1B approvals include musicians. Further examples of my O-1B work include:
- Musicians
- Guitar technicians
- Photographers
- Videographers
- Tour managers
- Tattoo artists
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case depends on its own facts and evidence.
A LITTLE CLARITY BEFORE YOUR NEXT STEP
Understand what makes your story matter.
I am an immigrant, a third-degree BJJ black belt, and a former BJJ coach. These guides share practical ways to understand and organize your story before we speak.
A medal tells part of the story.
The event, year, belt, division, and level of competition give a result its context. Save the official record, not just the podium photo.
P-1A for BJJ athletes ↗Coaching has its own story.
A student’s success and your contribution are connected, but they are different facts. Document your role, the period you coached, and recognition of your work.
O-1A for BJJ & MMA coaches ↗Your art has a story.
A successful project can involve many people. Credits, reviews, and press coverage help explain your particular contribution and recognition for your work.
O-1B Arts for creative professionalsReady to tell me your story? Choose your questionnaire.
MEET YOUR ATTORNEY
An attorney.An immigrant.A BJJ black belt.
CLIENT STORIES
Real cases. Real results.
Browse all client stories
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
The attorney you speak with is the one who prepares your case.
I am Eduardo Mattos, an immigration attorney admitted to practice law in California since 2020. My experience includes O-1, P-1A, and EB-1A petitions across a range of professional fields, alongside EB-2 NIW and marriage and family-based immigration matters.
I personally review your documents, develop the legal strategy, and prepare the petition and supporting arguments. Working closely with you helps me understand the details that matter and adapt the case to your circumstances. From preparation through each stage of the process, you work with the attorney who knows your case firsthand.
I am also an immigrant. I understand the personal importance of building a future in the United States. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a major part of my life and legal career. As a third-degree black belt and former coach, I understand the work behind my clients’ athletic and coaching achievements and bring that context to their immigration cases.
Away from my desk, I enjoy training jiu-jitsu, working out, hiking, and surfing. I’m also curious about developments in law, business, artificial intelligence, and emerging trends, and I enjoy exploring new ideas.
Tell me about your plans ↗A SOLO PRACTICE. PERSONAL ATTENTION.
Your attorney. Your strategy.
You speak directly with me
I get to know your goals and answer your questions myself. Communication in English or Portuguese helps us discuss what matters to you clearly.
I personally prepare your case
I develop your individual strategy and personally carry it out. I work through every document, prepare the petition and legal arguments, and handle each aspect of your case myself.
I adapt to your needs
I take your priorities and timing into account and reassess the strategy as relevant circumstances change.
Changing policies. Personalized preparation.
Navigating today’s immigration environment requires careful preparation. I work directly with you to anticipate questions, identify potential weaknesses, and build a clear, well-supported case. As policies evolve, I assess what those changes mean for your case and adapt our strategy to your circumstances and goals.
BEFORE YOU GET IN TOUCH
You might have a few questions.
Will you personally prepare and handle my case?
Yes. I do the legal work myself: reviewing your evidence, developing the strategy, preparing your petition, and writing the legal arguments. I also handle our communication and guide you as the case progresses. When you ask a question or your circumstances change, you speak with the attorney who prepared your case and knows its details.
Do I need to know which visa to pursue?
No. Start with your background and what you want to do in the United States. The initial conversation can help identify the options that may warrant a more detailed review.
Can you guide me if I don’t have enough evidence yet?
Yes. I offer immigration coaching to help you understand where you stand and what could strengthen your case. Together, we review your background, identify gaps, and plan practical next steps, including evidence we can gather and professional achievements to work toward. You may already have accomplishments that need better documentation, or you may need time to develop a stronger record. I provide a personalized plan and an honest assessment of your readiness to apply.
Can we work together if I live abroad?
Yes. I work with immigration clients throughout the United States and internationally. You can communicate directly with me in English or Portuguese.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. I offer payment plans to help make legal fees more manageable. We can discuss the available options when we talk about your case.
What should I include in my first message?
Tell me what you want to accomplish and any important deadlines. For a career-based inquiry, include a brief professional summary; for a family matter, describe the type of help you need. You do not need to assemble a complete case before getting in touch.
How do I choose a U.S. immigration attorney?
Check that the attorney is in good standing with a U.S. state or territory bar and is eligible to represent you before USCIS. Ask about experience with your type of case, who will handle the strategy, the scope of the service, and the fees. You should understand the requirements, the evidence needed, and the issues that remain uncertain. In my practice, you speak directly with me, in English or Portuguese.
GET IN TOUCH WITH ME
Let's start with your story.
The best place to start is my short questionnaire. Tell me about your goals and background so I can understand the type of help you need.
Start the questionnaireChoose a short questionnaire · English or Portuguese
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