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Extraordinary Ability

How can I prove that I was a lead/starring participant in productions or events that have distinguished reputation?

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 ZhanJuly 9, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

Do I have to be in the top of my field if I want to apply for an O-1B visa? What does “distinction” mean?

If you want to apply for an O-1B visa, you will have to demonstrate that you have an extraordinary ability in the field of arts. Many of our clients ask us what extraordinary ability means and whether they have to…

Jenny ZhanJune 29, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

Do I have to be a W-2 employee if I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa?

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. For the O-1 visa, you can be sponsored by either an employer or by an agent. O-1…

Jenny ZhanJune 25, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

What Does It Mean To Play A Lead Role for Productions? What Does It Mean To Play A Lead/Starring Role Organizations? What Are Productions of Distinguished Reputation?

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 ZhanJune 12, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

What is the O-1 visa application process? How long does it take to get an O-1 visa?

O-1 visa is a great visa for individuals who possess 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…

Jenny ZhanJune 11, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

For how long can I get an O-1 visa? What is an event for the purposes of O-1 visa?

Many of our new clients think that they can automatically get an O-1 visa for 3 years. This is a common misconception. The immigration regulations state that O-1 visa holder can come to the U.S. to perform services relating to…

Jenny ZhanMay 18, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

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…

Jenny ZhanMay 15, 2020

Covid 19 Extraordinary Ability

I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa. Can my employer ask me to work part-time? Can the employer reduce my salary? When do I have to leave the U.S. if I’m fired?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have reduced hours or terminated employees. Employers are facing difficult questions about how to proceed in light…

Jenny ZhanMay 8, 2020

Approvals

O-1 approval with USCIS for a UI/UX Digital Designer

We just had an O-1B change of status application approved with USCIS for an applicant with extraordinary ability in UI/UX and digital design. The applicant was granted the approval for the maximum allowable time of 3 years and has many…

Jenny ZhanApril 20, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

My O-1 status is about to expire but my employer filed an application for extension. Can I continue working for my employer after my O-1 status expires? Can I Leave the Country?

If you are currently in the U.S. on O-1 status, and your O-1 status is about to expire, you can stay in the U.S. and keep working for your employer if the same employer that originally sponsored you for the…

Jenny ZhanApril 17, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

How Many Citations are Required for the EB-1A? How Many Citations Are Required for the O-1A Visa?? How Many Publications Are Required for the EB-1A?

Jenny ZhanApril 3, 2020

Approvals

O-1 Visa Petition Approval for a National of Japan

We just had an O-1 visa petition approved by USCIS for a national of Japan. The approval was the client’s fourth consecutive O-1 approval and he was able to secure another 3 years by being sponsored by a new agent-petitioner.…

Jenny ZhanMarch 10, 2020

E-2 Visa Extraordinary Ability H-1B Visa 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

Approvals

O-1 Visa Approval for Design Architect

We just had an approval of an O-1 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Kuala Lumpur that one of our Scott Legal lawyers worked on. The client was well-prepared for the O-1 visa interview and the visa was instantly approved.…

Jenny ZhanJuly 29, 2019

Approvals

I-140 Approval with USCIS for a Model at Beauty Brand Company

We just received an I-140 approval with USCIS. The company is a beauty brand company and the beneficiary is a model for the beauty brand. To find out more about our immigration and business services, contact Scott Legal, P.C. You can set up a…

Jenny ZhanJuly 8, 2019

News

Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner Speaks at E-2 Visa Question and Answer for Immigration Lawyers

Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner spoke on E-2 visa issues at a Corporate Practice Committee event for AILA’s New York chapter as part of a larger conversation with business immigration practitioners on a variety of current business immigration topics. This committee…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 11, 2019

E-2 Visa H-1B Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa

What is Administrative Processing? What Does Administrative Processing Mean? How long can I Stay in Administrative Processing? Why was I placed in Administrative Processing?

When you apply for a visa (For example, E-2, B-1, H1-B, O-1) at a Consulate, there are several possible outcomes. The visa can be approved, denied (refused), or the application and applicant can be placed in Administrative Processing. What is…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 14, 2019

H-1B Visa

Premium Processing Fee Increased

The Department of Homeland Security have announced that starting from September 30, 2018, the Form I-907 premium processing fee will increase from the current $1225 to $1410. Premium processing is an expedited service offered by USCIS where employers can pay…

Jenny ZhanAugust 30, 2018

Approvals

O-1 Visa Approval for Senior Executive in Health Care Field From France

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for a senior executive in the health care field. The O-1 visa aw approved without an RFE and the applicant was majority owner of the sponsoring entity. While an O-1 applicant cannot file…

IanScottAugust 6, 2018

Extraordinary Ability

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 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

Approvals

O-1 Visa Approved for Photography Re-finisher

Scott Legal just had an O-1 Visa Approved for Photography Re-finisher. The petition was filed with USCIS and the visa was approved for 3 years. To find out more about our immigration and business services, contact Scott Legal, P.C. Ian E.…

IanScottApril 27, 2017

Approvals

O-1 Visa Approved for Photography Re-finisher

IanScottApril 27, 2017

Approvals

O-1 Visa Approval for Business Professional

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for an O-1 Visa for a business professional that specialized in the Insurance Industry. The applicant was a national from Italy who is not able to come to the U.S. to conduct presentations…

IanScottApril 11, 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

Immigration

New Regulations Expand Eligibility for 10-day Grace Periods and Add 60-Day Grace Period for Many Nonimmigrant Workers.

On January 17, 2017, a new rule aimed at the retention of immigrant workers and program improvements for high-skilled nonimmigrant workers went into effect. Among other changes, two new regulations provide for grace periods for many nonimmigrants working in the…

IanScottFebruary 6, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?

An E-2 visa is an investor visa granted to investors or entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S.. If you are a national of one of the E-2 Visa Treaty Countries and you are interested…

IanScottOctober 31, 2016

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

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

How can I prove that I was a lead/starring participant in productions or events that have distinguished reputation?

Do I have to be in the top of my field if I want to apply for an O-1B visa? What does “distinction” mean?

Do I have to be a W-2 employee if I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa?

What Does It Mean To Play A Lead Role for Productions? What Does It Mean To Play A Lead/Starring Role Organizations? What Are Productions of Distinguished Reputation?

What is the O-1 visa application process? How long does it take to get an O-1 visa?

For how long can I get an O-1 visa? What is an event for the purposes of O-1 visa?

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?

I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa. Can my employer ask me to work part-time? Can the employer reduce my salary? When do I have to leave the U.S. if I’m fired?

O-1 approval with USCIS for a UI/UX Digital Designer

My O-1 status is about to expire but my employer filed an application for extension. Can I continue working for my employer after my O-1 status expires? Can I Leave the Country?

How Many Citations are Required for the EB-1A? How Many Citations Are Required for the O-1A Visa?? How Many Publications Are Required for the EB-1A?

O-1 Visa Petition Approval for a National of Japan

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?

O-1 Visa Approval for Design Architect

I-140 Approval with USCIS for a Model at Beauty Brand Company

Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner Speaks at E-2 Visa Question and Answer for Immigration Lawyers

What is Administrative Processing? What Does Administrative Processing Mean? How long can I Stay in Administrative Processing? Why was I placed in Administrative Processing?

Premium Processing Fee Increased

O-1 Visa Approval for Senior Executive in Health Care Field From France

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?

什么是杰出人才签证？ O-1A＆O-1B签证描述

O-1 Visa Approved for Photography Re-finisher

O-1 Visa Approved for Photography Re-finisher

O-1 Visa Approval for Business Professional

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

New Regulations Expand Eligibility for 10-day Grace Periods and Add 60-Day Grace Period for Many Nonimmigrant Workers.

What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?

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

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