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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? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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…
May 29, 2020
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What is the consultation requirement for the O-1 visa? What is a peer group? What should the Advisory opinion contain? Do I have to pay for the Advisory Opinion? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

What is the consultation requirement for the O-1 visa? What is a peer group? What should the Advisory opinion contain? Do I have to pay for the Advisory Opinion?

O-1 visa is a great visa 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…
May 15, 2020
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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? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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…
May 1, 2020
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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”? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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…
April 10, 2020
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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? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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…
February 14, 2020
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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? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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…
January 31, 2020
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O-1 Visa Approval For a Social Media Influencer aka Branding Consultant Via Interview Waiver Program at the London Consulate 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.…
January 15, 2020
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? Extraordinary AbilityH-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

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…
December 2, 2019
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How to Prepare an Expert Opinion Letter for the O-1 Visa? How to Prepare a Recommendation Letter for the O-1 Visa? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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…
December 2, 2019
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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? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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…
November 19, 2019
Can Social Media Influencers Apply for the O-1 Visa? Can Brand Ambassadors Apply for the O-1 Visa? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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…
October 4, 2019
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? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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?

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 has been recognized nationally…
August 30, 2019
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Venue Created for Labor Unions to Send Negative Consultation Letters Directly to USCIS Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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…
September 14, 2018
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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? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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?

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 has been recognized nationally…
September 12, 2018
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? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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…
March 30, 2018
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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? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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…
March 30, 2018
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