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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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

How do I prove the O-1B criterion that I have a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed success?

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 to submit…

Jenny ZhanJuly 24, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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

Jenny ZhanJuly 9, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my O-1 visa? What is O-3 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. The O-2 nonimmigrant visa is for accompanying aliens who are coming temporarily to the United States solely to assist…

Jenny ZhanJuly 2, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

How can I prove that I have achieved national or international recognition for my achievements? Do I qualify for an O-1B visa?

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 Grammy, or You meet at least 3 of these requirements.…

Jenny ZhanJuly 1, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Is there a limit as to how many times I can renew my O-1 visa? Is there a maximum time I can spend in the U.S. on an O-1 visa?

No. There is not limit as to how many times you can renew your O-1 visa and there is no limit as to how many years you can spend in the U.S. on an O-1 visa. You can keep renewing…

Jenny ZhanJune 30, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

I am in the U.S. on an O-1 status and I want to change my employer. Does my new employer have to file a new O-1 petition? Do I have to get a new visa stamp?

If you are currently in the U.S. on an O-1A or an O-1B status and you want to change your employer, you can do so, but your new employer will have to file a new O-1 petition with USCIS. You…

Jenny ZhanJune 30, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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 Immigration

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 Immigration

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 Immigration

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 Immigration

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 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 record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally…

Jenny ZhanMay 15, 2020

Extraordinary Ability

What is an Independent Expert Opinion Letter for the Purposes of the O-1B Visa? How Can I Obtain an Independent Expert Opinion Letter? Who is an Independent Expert?

As part of your O-1B extraordinary ability visa process, you may obtain expert opinion letters from certain key individuals. Considering the importance of the letters, it is worth the time and effort to seek expert opinion letters from experts who…

Jenny ZhanApril 28, 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

Am I Qualified for the O-1B Visa? What Are My Chances/Likelihood of Success in Securing the O-1B Visa?

Jenny ZhanApril 3, 2020

Approvals

O-1B Visa Approval For Professional Window Display Artist

We just had an O-1B visa approval for a design professional that focuses on window displays. The visa was was approved for 3 years and the national was from Italy. The applicant applied using premium processing and the application was…

Jenny ZhanMarch 26, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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…

Jenny ZhanAugust 30, 2019

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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 Immigration

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

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 Immigration

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

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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

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

O-1B | Scott Legal, P.C.

New Guidance on O-1 visa classification

How do I prove the O-1B criterion that I have a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed success?

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

Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my O-1 visa? What is O-3 visa?

How can I prove that I have achieved national or international recognition for my achievements? Do I qualify for an O-1B visa?

Is there a limit as to how many times I can renew my O-1 visa? Is there a maximum time I can spend in the U.S. on an O-1 visa?

I am in the U.S. on an O-1 status and I want to change my employer. Does my new employer have to file a new O-1 petition? Do I have to get a new visa stamp?

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?

What is an Independent Expert Opinion Letter for the Purposes of the O-1B Visa? How Can I Obtain an Independent Expert Opinion Letter? Who is an Independent Expert?

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”?

Am I Qualified for the O-1B Visa? What Are My Chances/Likelihood of Success in Securing the O-1B Visa?

O-1B Visa Approval For Professional Window Display Artist

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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?

O-1 Visa Approval for a Model

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