Alma’s Post

"Journalists never respond to my emails..." [O-1 Visa PR template 👀 ] I hear this daily from O-1A candidates desperate for press coverage. This is how USCIS evaluates media in 2025: - Tier 1: NYT, WSJ, Forbes - Tier 2: Local trade publications - Tier 3: Your friend’s tech blog After seeing around 40 media placements for clients our last quarter, I can confirm: your approach is likely backward. Most founders pitch their story. Journalists don't care about your story—they care about THEIR readers. Want the template? Check the link in the comments. I've shared the exact email format that's landed our clients (and us) in WSJ, TechCrunch, and Forbes—publications that actually move the needle for O-1A approvals. Remember that immigration is a system designed to filter you out. The right media strategy is how you filter yourself in.