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What is an O-1 visa?
People with exceptional talent or accomplishments in their area are eligible for the O-1 visa, which is a nonimmigrant visa for the United States.
- For individuals who are very skilled in their area, the O-1 visa is a non-immigrant U.S. visa.
- It is frequently called the "extraordinary ability visa" and is accessible to professionals in the following fields
- Business, Education, Sports, Arts and Sciences
Foreign nationals with an O-1 visa are permitted to work temporarily in the United States for a particular employer or on a project pertaining to their field of expertise.
Types of O-1 Visas O-1A Visa:
For those with exceptional talent in business, education, the sciences, or sports (but not the arts).
- Visa O-1B: For those who excel in the arts or have achieved remarkable success in the film or television sectors.
- Visa O-2: For people (such as necessary support personnel) who help the O-1 visa holder fulfill their duties or work.
- Visa O-3: For O-1 and O-2 visa holders' dependents (spouse and kids).
Examples of Supporting Evidence:
- honors or rewards for achievement (such as the Academy Awards or Nobel Prize).
- membership in esteemed organizations that demand exceptional performance.
- media attention or publications pertaining to your work.
- noteworthy additions to your area of expertise.
- High pay or other benefits are a sign of extraordinary talent.
Benefits for O-1 Visa Holders:
- In contrast to other employment-based visas, there is no yearly cap.
- O-3 status allows dependents to travel with the primary visa holder.
- freedom to practice your specialty in the United States.
- freedom from limitations when traveling abroad.
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