Visa backlogs stretching into decades. Policy shifts that raise the stakes for employers and talent. A founder who turned his own immigration journey into a blueprint for scaling a 280-person services company built on empathy and execution. In this candid conversation with EB1A Experts CEO Ragu Saram, we peel back how extraordinary ability categories like EB1A and O1A are becoming lifelines for high-achieving professionals, especially those from India and China facing chronic delays. Ragu shares why the team invests heavily in education, evidence strategy, and attorney partnerships to help clients move faster with clarity and confidence.We also get real about the transition from founder to CEO. Ragu went from optimizing product features to owning P&L, hiring, marketing, and culture. He talks through the turning point when nonstop interviews took over his calendar—and how “hire slow, fire fast,” layered decision-making, and trusted leads in sales, operations, and customer success unlocked scale without chaos. You’ll hear how the company blended internal promotions with seasoned leaders from brands like Uber, Nvidia, and ServiceNow to bring proven processes while rewarding internal performance.Rapid growth created a content-heavy operation, so the team embedded AI at key points to accelerate drafting and review while keeping quality high. Culture isn’t lip service here: empathy and grit drive priorities. Leaders study client personas, map real scenarios, and rank roadmaps by human impact, not just revenue, so high-stakes cases get the urgency they deserve. If you’re navigating U.S. immigration as a skilled professional, or scaling a service business under policy volatility, this conversation delivers a practical playbook—how to stay human, move fast, and build systems that last.Enjoy the episode? Follow, share with a friend who needs immigration clarity, and leave a quick review so we can bring more conversations like this to your feed.

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