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

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

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

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?

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 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

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

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. To find out more about the new rules or other investor visas, contact Scott Legal,…

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

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

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Are extraordinary ability visas available for professions outside of the arts? What do I need to show to qualify for an extraordinary ability visa if I am not in the arts?

The O visa, which is a classification for people with extraordinary ability, is often used by people with professions in the arts as its flexibility lends itself well to the non-traditional employer-employee relationships. This O visa for those in the…

IanScottJuly 6, 2017

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

O-1 Visa Approval for a Model

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

什么是杰出人才签证？ O-1A＆O-1B签证描述

Are extraordinary ability visas available for professions outside of the arts? What do I need to show to qualify for an extraordinary ability visa if I am not in the arts?

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?

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

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