Extraordinary Ability

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Extraordinary Ability H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What are the Overall Approval Rates of the O-1 Visa? If I Don’t Get Selected in the H-1B Visa Lottery, Can I Apply for the O-1 Visa?

The latest statistics released by USCIS shows that while there has been an increase in the issuance of Request for Further Evidence (“RFE”) in recent years across the board for all visa types, the overall approval rates still remains relatively…

Jenny ZhanMarch 27, 2020

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Is the O-1 Visa a “Dual-Intent” Visa? Can I Seek a Green Card While on the O-1 Visa? Can I Renew My O-1 Visa While I Have a Pending Green Card Petition?

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who show they are extraordinary in a particular field. For more information about O-1 petitions, please click here. The O-1 visa allows individuals to live and work in the United States for a temporary…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 14, 2020

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

O-1B Visa Classification for Architects/Architectural Designers

1. What is the O-1 nonimmigrant classification? The O-1 is a nonimmigrant employment-based visa classification for a person of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, athletics or in the television and motion picture industry who is coming to…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 11, 2020

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Who Can Petition for the O-1 Visa? What is an Agent and Who Can Be an Agent? What are the Different Types of Agents for O-1 Visas?

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in certain fields. These people are good at what they do and have been recognized by their peers for their contributions. For more information about O-1 visa petitions, please…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 31, 2020

Extraordinary Ability H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Should I apply for an O-1 Visa or an H-1B Visa? What are the advantages of an O-1 visa? Is an O-1 visa better than an H-1B visa? Do I Qualify for an O-1 Visa?

An O-1 visas are for people with extraordinary ability in a number of fields (e.g. television, science, business, etc.) To learn more about O-1 visas, please click here. The bar for an O-1 visa is a high one and the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 2, 2019

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

How to Prepare an Expert Opinion Letter for the O-1 Visa? How to Prepare a Recommendation Letter for the O-1 Visa?

As part of your extraordinary ability visa process (O-1 and EB-1), you must obtain expert opinion letters from key individuals. Considering the importance of the letters, it is worth the time and effort for an applicant to seek expert opinion…

Jenny ZhanDecember 2, 2019

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Can I Obtain 1 Year or 3 Years When Renewing My O-1 Visa If I Will Continue to Work for the Same Employer in the Same Position? What is an O-1 Visa Extension?

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and have been recognized nationally…

Jenny ZhanNovember 19, 2019

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E-2 Visa Extraordinary Ability H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa TN Visa

Which non-immigrant visa categories allow my spouse to work in the U.S.? How and when can my spouse apply for the work authorization? Can my spouse work for any employer?

If you are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa, your spouse may be able to work in the U.S. This article will discuss which spouses of non-immigrant visa holders are/are not authorized to work in the U.S. This…

Jenny ZhanOctober 14, 2019

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Can Social Media Influencers Apply for the O-1 Visa? Can Brand Ambassadors Apply for the O-1 Visa?

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally…

Jenny ZhanOctober 4, 2019

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Do I Need to Have Won Awards to Apply for the O-1 Visa? What Types of Awards Can be Included in an O-1 Visa Petition? Can I Include Student Awards?

Jenny ZhanAugust 30, 2019

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Do I Need a High Salary to Obtain the O-1 Visa?

One common question that comes up in relation to the O-1 visa is whether an applicant needs a job offer commanding a high salary, or in a case where the applicant is being sponsored by an agent, employment engagements with…

Jenny ZhanJuly 18, 2019

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

USCIS Now Directly Accepts Negative Consultation Letters for P Visas

In September 2018, USCIS created a venue to accepts copies of negative consultation letters directly from labor unions for O nonimmigrant visas. For more information about O-1 petitions, please click here. Effective immediately, USCIS will also directly accept negative letters for…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 8, 2019

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Venue Created for Labor Unions to Send Negative Consultation Letters Directly to USCIS

USCIS announced on September 14, 2018 that, effective immediately, USCIS has created a venue to accept copies of negative consultation letters directly from labor unions regarding current or future O nonimmingrant visa petition requests. O-1 and O-2 nonimmigrant visas are…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 14, 2018

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

When Do I Need to Include an Itinerary as Part of My O-1 Petition? What Elements Should Be Included in an O-1 Itinerary?

Jenny ZhanSeptember 12, 2018

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Who Should I Ask to Write My O-1 Reference Letters? What Should I Include in My O-1 Reference Letters? How Many Reference Letters Do I Need to Submit with My O-1 Petition?

One of the most important components of a successful O-1 petition is the submission of reference letters from experts in the beneficiary’s field of extraordinary ability. In fact, they form the backbone of many O-1 petitions, as the expert writers…

Jenny ZhanMarch 30, 2018

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

What Kind of Documentation Should I Prepare for My O-1B Petition? What Does Extraordinary Mean? What does a Fashion Designer Have to Show to Get an O-1 Visa?

Foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States based on their extraordinary ability in the arts will need to prove to the Government that they have risen to a level of distinction in their field of ability. The standard is…

Jenny ZhanMarch 30, 2018

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Can I start my Own Business and Petition for an O-1 Visa?

An O-1 Visa is a visa that allows individuals with extraordinary ability to come to the U.S. in a number of different fields. The O-1A visa is for individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics,…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 28, 2018

Extraordinary Ability Foreign Language Articles Immigration

什么是杰出人才签证？ O-1A＆O-1B签证描述

概述/说明 O-1签证适用于在科学，艺术，教育，商业或体育方面具有非凡能力的个人，或者在电影或电视行业中具有非凡成就，并在国内或国际上获得认可的个人。主要的O-1类别是： O-1A：在科学，教育，商业或体育（不包括艺术，电影或电视行业）方面有非凡成就的个人 O-1B：在电影或电视行业具有非凡艺术能力或非凡成就的个人 (more…)

Jenny ZhanJanuary 8, 2018

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

What is the difference between Extraordinary and Exceptional ability? Which green card category is right for me?

Employment-Based immigration is divided into categories based on 5 preferences: First Preference EB-1, Second Preference EB-2, Third Preference EB-3, Fourth Preference EB-4 and Fifth Preference EB-5. This blog post will focus on the requirements for an EB-1 visa in the…

IanScottOctober 20, 2017

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Are extraordinary ability visas available for professions outside of the arts? What do I need to show to qualify for an extraordinary ability visa if I am not in the arts?

The O visa, which is a classification for people with extraordinary ability, is often used by people with professions in the arts as its flexibility lends itself well to the non-traditional employer-employee relationships. This O visa for those in the…

IanScottJuly 6, 2017

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Do I Qualify for an EB-1 Visa? What is “Extraordinary Ability?”

For certain foreign workers who have risen to the top of their professions or industries, an E-B1 visa may be a viable option for them. The EB-1 visa is a green card category for those gifted individuals who have demonstrated…

IanScottMarch 1, 2017

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

What is a good Visa for Artists? What is an “artist visa”? What is an agent for an O-1B visa?

The O-1B is an employment based nonimmigrant classification for artists who have garnered a high level of distinction in their field. Sometimes informally called the “artist visa”, O-1 classification can actually be applied to a broad range of professions in…

IanScottFebruary 23, 2017

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

The Evidentiary Criteria EB-1 – Extraordinary Ability Green Card

We have summarized elements below related to EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Green Cards. The purpose of this section is to prompt you to consider areas in your professional life that we may be able to pull out and use in the…

IanScottJuly 6, 2014

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

The Evidentiary Criteria Outstanding Professor & Researcher

We have summarized a number of elements below that you and your letter writers may consider when writing about you. The purpose of this section is to prompt you to consider areas in your professional life that we may be…

IanScottJuly 6, 2014

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

How Exceptional Is Exceptional? The O-1A & O-1B Visa Described

Overview/Description The O-1 visa is for individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or…

IanScottFebruary 15, 2014

What are the Overall Approval Rates of the O-1 Visa? If I Don’t Get Selected in the H-1B Visa Lottery, Can I Apply for the O-1 Visa?

Is the O-1 Visa a “Dual-Intent” Visa? Can I Seek a Green Card While on the O-1 Visa? Can I Renew My O-1 Visa While I Have a Pending Green Card Petition?

O-1B Visa Classification for Architects/Architectural Designers

Who Can Petition for the O-1 Visa? What is an Agent and Who Can Be an Agent? What are the Different Types of Agents for O-1 Visas?

Should I apply for an O-1 Visa or an H-1B Visa? What are the advantages of an O-1 visa? Is an O-1 visa better than an H-1B visa? Do I Qualify for an O-1 Visa?

How to Prepare an Expert Opinion Letter for the O-1 Visa? How to Prepare a Recommendation Letter for the O-1 Visa?

Can I Obtain 1 Year or 3 Years When Renewing My O-1 Visa If I Will Continue to Work for the Same Employer in the Same Position? What is an O-1 Visa Extension?

Which non-immigrant visa categories allow my spouse to work in the U.S.? How and when can my spouse apply for the work authorization? Can my spouse work for any employer?

Do I Need to Have Won Awards to Apply for the O-1 Visa? What Types of Awards Can be Included in an O-1 Visa Petition? Can I Include Student Awards?

Do I Need a High Salary to Obtain the O-1 Visa?

USCIS Now Directly Accepts Negative Consultation Letters for P Visas

Venue Created for Labor Unions to Send Negative Consultation Letters Directly to USCIS

When Do I Need to Include an Itinerary as Part of My O-1 Petition? What Elements Should Be Included in an O-1 Itinerary?

Who Should I Ask to Write My O-1 Reference Letters? What Should I Include in My O-1 Reference Letters? How Many Reference Letters Do I Need to Submit with My O-1 Petition?

What Kind of Documentation Should I Prepare for My O-1B Petition? What Does Extraordinary Mean? What does a Fashion Designer Have to Show to Get an O-1 Visa?

Can I start my Own Business and Petition for an O-1 Visa?

什么是杰出人才签证？ O-1A＆O-1B签证描述

What is the difference between Extraordinary and Exceptional ability? Which green card category is right for me?

Are extraordinary ability visas available for professions outside of the arts? What do I need to show to qualify for an extraordinary ability visa if I am not in the arts?

Do I Qualify for an EB-1 Visa? What is “Extraordinary Ability?”

What is a good Visa for Artists? What is an “artist visa”? What is an agent for an O-1B visa?

The Evidentiary Criteria EB-1 – Extraordinary Ability Green Card

The Evidentiary Criteria Outstanding Professor & Researcher

How Exceptional Is Exceptional? The O-1A & O-1B Visa Described

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