A U.S. agent structure may be utilized to coordinate activities and represent their professional work in the United States. At Southpaw, we serve as your O-1 agent and:

• Keep comprehensive and meticulous records of all your engagements to ensure we are fully prepared for any USCIS audits or requests for additional evidence.
  
• Offer specialized and knowledgeable guidance regarding employment contracts and work opportunities, equipping you with the tools and insights necessary for your success in the U.S. market.
  
• Assist clients in structuring their professional activities via Itinerary Compiance
  
• Facilitate communication with organizations related to a client’s work via Deal Memos
  
• Maintaining a clear professional framework that showcases individual accomplishments and industry recognition

• With an employer sponsored O-1 visa, visa holders are generally limited to working only for the sponsoring employer. This means they cannot take on additional work such as speaking engagements, consulting projects, book royalties, or other independent income opportunities.
  
  
• For many highly accomplished professionals who qualify for the O-1, this restriction can significantly limit the ways they contribute to their field in the United States.
  
• The agent model offers a more flexible structure. Instead of being tied to a single employer, an agent can represent your professional activities across multiple projects and engagements that fall within the scope of your O-1. This structure can support work such as:
  
  
  - Short term contracts
  - Long term contracts
  - Consulting or advisory work
  - Work with a single employer that does not act as the sponsor
  
  This flexibility allows extraordinary professionals to fully engage in their field and pursue opportunities that reflect the breadth of their expertise.

• Our clients frequently include international athletes, competitive fighters, VCs, early-stage startups, founders of AI, fintech, and Silicon Valley companies, creators building global audiences, and professionals whose work is shaping their industry.
  
  
• Many of the individuals we support are expanding their careers internationally while strengthening their presence in the United States.
  
  
• Southpaw helps extraordinary talent develop strong professional positioning, thoughtful career strategy, and meaningful industry relationships that support long-term growth and recognition.

• Sports and Athletics
  Professional athletes, fighters, and competitive sports professionals building global reputations.
• Technology and Entrepreneurship (Early-Stage Startups)
  Founders, innovators, and technology leaders shaping companies and industries within Silicon Valley and beyond.
• Creators and Digital Talent
  Content creators, media personalities, and digital entrepreneurs developing global audiences.
• Creative and Cultural Leaders
  Artists, performers, and public figures building influential careers across media and culture.
• Industry Experts and Innovators
  Professionals whose work demonstrates leadership and distinction within specialized fields.

• Southpaw Talent Management operates from San Francisco at the center of Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem.
  
• Southpaw collaborates with immigration counsel to organize the professional activities of extraordinary talent with careers involving multiple organizations or cross-industry opportunities.
  
• Our work focuses on helping international or foreign extraordinary professionals build sustainable careers, strengthen their public reputation, and pursue opportunities that reflect their achievements and ambitions.

• Many exceptional professionals do not work under a single employer, including athletes, founders, creators, and public figures.
  
• These individuals often engage in multiple projects, collaborations, advisory roles, and professional engagements across various industries.