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New Guidance on O-1 visa classification

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’ immigration policies. The Policy Guidance on the O-1 visa classification…

Jenny ZhanOctober 26, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

What is a high salary for the purposes of O-1B visa? How can I meet this requirement?

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 qualify for an O-1B visa, you will have…

Jenny ZhanJune 25, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

How many years can I stay in the U.S. on O-1 visa? Does O-1 visa lead to a green card? For which green card should I apply if I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa?

The immigration regulations state that O-1 visa holder can come to the U.S. to perform services relating to an event/events and the O-1 visa will be granted for a period of time necessary to accomplish the particular event or activity (but not…

Jenny ZhanMay 29, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

I want to apply for an O-1 visa. What is National or International Recognition for Achievement? What is a Record of Major Commercial or Critically Acclaimed Success?

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 have been recognized nationally…

Jenny ZhanMay 1, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

I am an artist and I want to apply for an O-1B visa. What does extraordinary ability in arts mean? What is the definition of “arts”?

f you are an artist and you want to apply for an O-1B visa, you will have to demonstrate that: You have an extraordinary ability in the arts which has been demonstrated by national or international acclaim, and You are…

Jenny ZhanApril 10, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

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

Extraordinary Ability

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

Extraordinary Ability

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

Approvals

O-1B Visa Approval in Barbados for a National of the Czech Republic

We just had an O-1B visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Bridgetown, Barbados. The O-1B employee is a national of the Czech Republic and works as a Senior Designer in New York. You can set up a consultation by clicking the link below.…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 24, 2020

Approvals

O-1 Visa Approval For a Social Media Influencer aka Branding Consultant Via Interview Waiver Program at the London Consulate

We just had an O-1 visa approval for a social media influencer aka branding consultant at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant was renewing his expired O-1 visa and had recently secured an O-1 renewal petition approved by USCIS.…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 15, 2020

Approvals

O-1 Approval for a Social Media Influencer aka Branding Consultant for a National of the U.K.

We just had an O-1 petition approval for a social media influencer who had been working at his petitioning agency for the past three years and was looking to extend his employment with the agency. The petitioner is an award…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2019

Extraordinary Ability H-1B and E-3 Visa

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

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

Extraordinary Ability

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

Extraordinary Ability

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

Jenny ZhanOctober 4, 2019

Approvals

O-1 Visa Approval for Architectural and Interior Designer

One of our Scott Legal lawyers received an approval on an O-1 petition that he recently worked on. The client was an architectural and interior designer who was being petitioned by a leading hospitality design firm and was in the…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 6, 2019

Extraordinary Ability

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

Approvals

O-1 Visa Approval for Digital & Graphic Designer

One of our Scott Legal lawyers received an approval on an O-1 petition that he recently worked on. The client was a talented digital and graphic designer who held considerable experience and had worked on numerous design projects for a…

Jenny ZhanAugust 21, 2019

Extraordinary Ability

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

Approvals

O-1 Visa Approval for Design Architect

One of our Scott Legal lawyers just had an approval on an O-1 petition that he recently worked on. After a thorough preparation of the petition to ensure filing the strongest possible petition, the case was approved without any Request…

Jenny ZhanJuly 16, 2019

Extraordinary Ability

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

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

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

Approvals

O-1 Visa Approval for a Model

Scott Legal just had an O-1 visa approved for a Model. The application was approved for 3 years for modeling work done with a beauty brand company. You can set up a consultation by clicking the link below. To find out…

Jenny ZhanMarch 5, 2018

Extraordinary Ability

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

o-1 visa | Scott Legal, P.C.

New Guidance on O-1 visa classification

What is a high salary for the purposes of O-1B visa? How can I meet this requirement?

How many years can I stay in the U.S. on O-1 visa? Does O-1 visa lead to a green card? For which green card should I apply if I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa?

I want to apply for an O-1 visa. What is National or International Recognition for Achievement? What is a Record of Major Commercial or Critically Acclaimed Success?

I am an artist and I want to apply for an O-1B visa. What does extraordinary ability in arts mean? What is the definition of “arts”?

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?

O-1B Visa Approval in Barbados for a National of the Czech Republic

O-1 Visa Approval For a Social Media Influencer aka Branding Consultant Via Interview Waiver Program at the London Consulate

O-1 Approval for a Social Media Influencer aka Branding Consultant for a National of the U.K.

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?

O-1 Visa Approval for Architectural and Interior Designer

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?

O-1 Visa Approval for Digital & Graphic Designer

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

O-1 Visa Approval for Design Architect

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?

O-1 Visa Approval for a Model

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

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