Tanush Sharanarthi, a Bengaluru technology professional, has landed the coveted O-1 visa, a nonimmigrant visa for persons with "extraordinary ability." The victory comes on the heels of the 26-year-old being denied entry into the H-1B visa lottery for three straight years. His achievement, fueled by his remarkable work in the area of artificial intelligence, is being celebrated as a case of determination over destiny.

From H-1B Lottery To An 'Einstein' Visa

Sharanarthi, an IBM employee in California, posted his experience on LinkedIn. "Three years running, I played the game of chance with H-1B. Three tries, three strikes. By this time, I had convinced myself to be the unluckiest guy in Vegas," he penned. Rather than lose heart, he turned his attention to what was within his control: his

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