Yes. Applying for EB-2 NIW while on O-1 status is a common and well-accepted strategy.The O-1 is a non-immigrant visa, while EB-2 NIW provides a direct path to a green card. Filing an EB-2 NIW petition does not affect or cancel your O-1 status, and you can continue working in the U.S. under O-1 while the NIW is being adjudicated.Many people use EB-2 NIW as a long-term safety net, especially if they want more independence from their O-1 sponsor or if EB-1A is considered too high a bar based on legal counsel’s assessment.