Who is eligible for the O-2 Visa? To qualify for an O-2 visa, you…

Who is eligible for the O-2 Visa?

To qualify for an O-2 visa, you must demonstrate that you are an essential component of the O-1 principal’s real performance and that you have vital skills and expertise that are not of a generic character and cannot be done by others.  

How much does an O-2 visa cost?

The O-2 visa has a $190 application fee. Before you may proceed with your application, you must pay this charge, as well as any extra costs that may apply depending on your country of residence.

Can you work on an O-1 visa?

Only the organization that sponsors the O-1 petition is allowed to hire O-1 visa holders. As a result, if you work for many employers at the same time, each one must submit a separate petition to USCIS.

What are the required documents for the O-1 Visa?

The required documents for the O-1 Visa are the following: the Form I-129 which should be filed by your employer or agent; a valid passport; a 2×2 inch photography; proof demonstrating your extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, business, education, or athletics, or extraordinary achievement in the motion picture industry; a written advisory opinion from a peer group or a person with expertise in the beneficiary’s area of ability; a copy of any written contract between you and the petitioner, the petitioner must provide an explanation of the nature of the events or activities, the beginning and ending dates for the events or activities and a copy of any itinerary for the events or activities.

What questions will spouses be asked in a O-3 Visa interview?

Most common questions during these interviews are: Can you show me a document that legally states your marriage to the O-1/O-2 Visa holder?; What do you plan on doing in the United States?; What is the duration for which you have been married to your current spouse?; What is the date of your marriage?; Do you have any family members residing in the United States?; What is the date of birth of your spouse?; Which organization does your spouse work for?, and more!  

What is a O-3 Visa?

The O-3 Visa is a non-immigrant visa created for O1 Visa holders’ dependant spouses and children. It’s also appropriate for O-2 Visa holders’ families. Your qualifying family members will be able to live in the United States and study full-time if they have an O-3 Visa.

How many O-1 Visas have been issued lately?

In the past years many O-1 Visas have been issued! The number of O1 visas have been going down lately but they will surely go up once the situation gets better and it will go gradually  

How long is the O-3 visa valid?

Because the O-3 visa is a dependents visa, you must stay with the principal visa holder, which is either the O-1 or O-2 visa holder. Because O-1 and O-2 visas are initially issued for three years, your O-3 visa will be valid for three years as well.