The O-1 visa nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in certain fields. For more information about O-1 visa petitions, please click here.
The O-2 nonimmigrant visa is for accompanying aliens who are coming temporarily to the United States solely to assist in the artistic or athletic performance by an O-.
You may be wondering whether your family can come to the U.S. if your O-1/O-2 visa is approved. The short answer is: yes. Your immediate family (spouse and unmarried children under 21) can accompany you to the U.S.
Can my spouse work in the U.S. on O-3 visa?
No. Unfortunately, your spouse cannot work in the U.S. when he/she is here on an O-3 status/
Can my spouse study in the U.S. on O-3?
Yes. Your spouse can also enroll into a University while in the U.S. on L-2 visa/status.
Can my children study in the U.S. on O-3 visa?
Yes. Your children can study in the U.S. on an O-3
I am in the U.S. and I am doing a Change of Status petition with USCIS. What forms should my spouse and/or children file?
If you are applying for a Change/Extension of status in the U.S. and your spouse and children are also in the U.S., then they should file I-539 petition to change or extend their non-immigrant status. Once they receive the I-797A Approval notices, that will serve as evidence of their legal status in the U.S.
My family and I will be applying for O visas at a U.S. Consulate abroad. Does my family have to apply for the O-3 visa with me?
Not necessarily. Your spouse and children can attend the interview with you and apply for the O-3 visas at the same time as you, but that is not a requirement. You spouse and/or children can also apply for the O-3 visas after your O-1/O-2 visa is approved.
Please click here if you want to find out whether you will have to go an interview when applying for a U.S. visa.
Please click here to find out what is the O-1 application process.
