We just obtained an approval for an O-1 visa for an entrepreneur. The entrepreneur was engaged in a tech start up and was approved under the O-1A category without an…
The O-1 visa, often called the “extraordinary ability visa,” is an excellent option for startup founders who can demonstrate exceptional achievements in their field. While typically associated with athletes, scientists,…
Navigating the complex world of U.S. immigration can be daunting, especially for high-achieving professionals, entrepreneurs, and artists deciding between the NIW vs O-1 pathways. Both options offer distinct advantages, but…
For individuals with extraordinary abilities, the O-1 visa offers a path to work in the United States, but a common question arises: can you sponsor yourself? While the regulations do…
For accomplished professionals on an O-1 visa, securing an EB-1A Green Card represents the pinnacle of professional immigration—a transition from temporary status to permanent residency. But this path isn't simply…
The O-1 visa is designed for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability or achievement in their field. To qualify, applicants must submit evidence showing a high level of recognition, often…
For professionals in the U.S. on an O-1 visa, transitioning to more independent work may seem out of reach—especially if your current visa is tied to a large corporation. However,…
You can’t self-petition for an O-1 visa, but you can have a U.S. company or agent sponsor you, provided you show real work opportunities in your field.
National Interest Waiver (NIW) and O-1 visa are both popular visa categories among highly skilled individuals who have received a certain degree of influence and recognition in their fields. The…
If your O-1 employment was terminated by the employer, the O-1 petition is liable for the cost of return transportation to the country of your last residence.
While not common, Consular officers do have a discretion to send an O-1 petition to USCIS for re-consideration if they think you don’t meet the O-1 criteria.
On September 17, 2020 USCIS announced that it consolidate policy guidance on the O-1 visa in the USCIS Policy Manual. The USCIS Policy Manual is the agency’s centralized repository for USCIS’…
The O-1B visa is for foreign nationals (aliens) who have demonstrated extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry. To…
The O-1B visa is for foreign nationals (aliens) who have demonstrated extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television…
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…
If you are an artist and you want to apply for an O-1B visa, you will have to demonstrate that: You received a major national or international recognized award such as Emmy or…