O-1 Visa Readiness Analyzer

An AI-powered tool that evaluates eligibility for O-1 visas by analyzing resumes against the 8 evidentiary criteria required for "extraordinary ability" classification.

Features

• Resume Upload & Analysis: Upload your resume (PDF/DOCX) for comprehensive O-1A evaluation
• AI-Powered Assessment: Uses advanced AI to analyze your qualifications against exact USCIS criteria
• Evidence-Based Results: Provides specific evidence from your resume for each criterion
• Visual Dashboard: See your progress with clear visualizations and checklists
• Action Planning: Get prioritized recommendations to strengthen your O-1 application

O-1A Criteria Evaluated

The tool assesses your resume against all 8 USCIS O-1A evidentiary criteria:

1. Awards - Nationally or internationally recognized prizes
2. Membership - Associations requiring outstanding achievements
3. Published Material - Press coverage in professional publications
4. Judging - Participation as a judge of others' work
5. Original Contributions - Major scientific/scholarly/business contributions
6. Scholarly Articles - Authorship in professional journals
7. Critical Employment - Essential roles at distinguished organizations
8. High Salary - Commanding high remuneration in your field

Requirement: Must satisfy at least 3 of 8 criteria.

Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Python 3.12+
• OpenAI API key

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/adagradschool/alien.git
cd alien

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# or using uv
uv sync

# Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env and add your OPENAI_API_KEY