Extraordinary talent is judged in the same way for O-1A purposes as it is for EB-1A purposes in sciences, athletics, and business.
Either the individual must exhibit a once-in-a-lifetime feat worthy of an Olympic medal or a Nobel Prize, or they must meet the following criteria:
Participation as a judge of the work of others in the area, either individually or as part of a panel;
Original contributions in the subject that are scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related;
Authorship of scholarly works in the topic that have been published in professional or large trade periodicals, as well as in other prominent media and more!
What is the interview process for the O-2 Visa?
If your petition is authorized while you are currently outside the United States, you will be required to go through consular procedures.
This means you’ll need to schedule an appointment with the US consulate or embassy in your native country to meet with a consular officer for an interview.
You must complete the DS-160 online nonimmigrant visa application and bring the confirmation page, as well as a valid passport and any supporting papers, to your interview.
Make sure to inquire about which documents should be carried to the interview with your O-2 visa lawyers.
How many O-3 Visa applications have been accepted?
Many Non-immigrant O-3 Visas have been granted in recent years!
The number of applicants started gradually increasing each year, as interest went up, but then they started going down drastically because of the current situation but in the future it should go back to its natural increase.
While in the country on an O-3 visa, an individual must change his visa status in order to modify the purpose of his visit.
O-3 visa holders have the option of changing their status to another non-immigrant (temporary) status if they meet the requirements.
In addition, O-3 dependents of an O1 foreign national may petition for Adjustment of Status in order to become lawful permanent residents. They, like any other alien, can obtain a Green Card by entering the United States on an immigrant visa issued by a US consulate abroad or by adjusting their status in the United States through the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
What kind of Visa is a O-2?
The O-2 work visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows O-1 visa holders’ essential support staff in the sectors of athletics, entertainment, motion picture, and television production to enter the United States and participate in official activities.
Personnel in the sciences, business, or education are not eligible for this position.
The O-1 Visa requires the following documents:
a valid passport;
a 2×2 inch photograph;
and the Form I-129, which should be filed by your employer or agent.
Proof of exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, business, education, or athletics, or exceptional achievement in the motion picture industry; a written advisory opinion from a peer group or a professional in the beneficiary’s field of expertise;
a copy of any written contract between you and the petitioner, as well as an explanation of the nature of the events or activities, their beginning and ending dates, and a copy of any itinerary for the events or activities.
How long can I stay in the U.S. on O-2 work visa?
You may stay in the United States on an O-2 visa for up to three years if it is decided that your presence is required to help the O-1 principal in completing the event or activity.
You may be admitted to the United States for the duration of the O-2 visa validity term, plus up to ten days before and after the validity period begins and ends.
Can I work part time on O-1 visa?
You can live and work freely in the United States with this visa, as long as you keep the same job and maintain your relationship with your sponsor. If you want, you can enroll as a part-time student.
They can even attend school, but only those with an O-1 visa are permitted to work.
