Tanush Sharanarthi recognised for “extraordinary ability” in AI after persistent setbacks
A 26-year-old Bengaluru native, Tanush Sharanarthi, currently employed at IBM in California, has successfully obtained an O-1 visa after being rejected three times for an H-1B visa. The approval comes in recognition of his “extraordinary ability” and contributions in artificial intelligence, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
Sharing his journey on LinkedIn, Sharanarthi wrote, “For three years straight, I played the H-1B game of chance. Three tickets, three misses. At this point, I was starting to feel like the unluckiest person in Vegas. But instead of waiting on luck, I went all in on what I could control: late nights, building products, publishing research, and contributing to the field I love. Turns out, consistency pays better than the lottery.”
Sharanarthi credited his O-1 visa approval to perseverance, research, and consistent contributions to AI, turning setbacks into motivation
He added, “This week, I was approved for the O-1 visa, a special category reserved for individuals at the top of their field—an alien of extraordinary ability. To me, it’s more than a visa. It’s proof that hard work stacks up, that setbacks can become fuel, and that perseverance beats probability.”
Sharanarthi expressed gratitude to his family, mentors, colleagues, and friends, and thanked IBM for their support throughout the journey. He also shared insights with fellow professionals about building a strong profile, meeting multiple criteria, collaborating with peers, and working on impactful projects in his domain.
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is granted to individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have achieved national or international recognition for accomplishments in motion picture or television industries.
