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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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?
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
