Playboy magazine crowned Bechard Miss November in 2010, and she also started an online photo-sharing craze called 'Frisky Friday'.
Neither seems quite on the level of an 'internationally recognized award, such as a Nobel Prize', which the government cites as a possible qualification.
But Los Angeles immigration lawyer Chris Wright argued that Bechard's accomplishments earned her a slot. The government ultimately agreed.
That kind of success has put Wright on the map as the go-to visa fixer for both Hollywood and Silicon Valley.
This approach, along with seeming flexibility in Washington on what constitutes 'extraordinary ability', means the O-1 is gaining traction in technology circles. Wider use could ultimately land it in political trouble.
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