Comment by sarchertech

That’s not the case. o1 is not officially classed as dual intent but it mostly functions that way.

“Labor Certification Exception:

Under the doctrine of dual intent, the fact that a U.S. employer has filed a labor certification, or an individual has filed a permanent residence petition on behalf of the non-immigrant, shall not be a basis for denying the O-1 petition, a request for extension of stay, admission to the US, or change of status for that O-1 non-immigrant.”

https://global.upenn.edu/isss/o1/