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No. The O-1 visa is not subject to an annual numerical cap or lottery, so petitions can be filed at any time of year.
Unlike the H-1B, the O-1 has no annual quota and no lottery. There is no cap season to wait for, and approvals are based on the merits of your evidence rather than chance.
This means a qualifying employer or agent can file Form I-129 for you whenever you are ready, and you are not competing for a limited number of slots.
Because approval depends on demonstrating extraordinary ability or achievement, the strength and organization of your evidence matters far more than timing.
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