How to work in the U.S. as a O-3 Visa holder? You can try…
How to work in the U.S. as a O-3 Visa holder?
You can try to change your status to a work-permitting visa if you want to work in the United States.
This means that if you find work in the United States, you can petition to modify your O-3 visa status to something else, such the H-1B visa.
If your request for a change of status is successful, you will no longer be bound to the primary visa holder and will be free to work in the United States under the terms of the other visa.
What is a O-1, O-2, O-3 Visa?
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals with exceptional skill in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have an established record of great performance in the motion picture or television sector that has been recognized nationally or internationally.
The O-2 Visa is for Individuals who will accompany an O-1 artist or athlete to help with a specific event or performance and the O-3 Visa which includes spouses and children of O-1 and O-2 visa holders
What documents are needed to apply for a O-1 Visa?
The required documents for the O-1 Visa are:
the Form I-129 which should be filed by your employer or agent 45 days before the employment to avoid delays;
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 (including labor organizations) 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.
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 to change your status from a O-1 Visa to a EB-1A Green Card?
The O1 visa offers a road to permanent residency in the United States through the EB-1A green card, which applicants can apply for themselves, through their employers, or through a National Interest Waiver. Because the priority dates are current, the EB-1A green card is highly desired.
The processing period for an EB-1A green card is usually six to eight months, however it can take up to a year if Premium Processing is chosen.
You can submit an I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence once your EB-1A green card (I-140 petition) has been approved (adjustment of status form.)
The I-485 adjustment of status takes around six months to be processed by USCIS, and Premium Processing is not available.
What are the steps to obtain O-2 visa?
Here are the steps you need to take:
A petition must be filed by the U.S. company who is hiring an O1 or O2 visa holder to start the immigration process,
fill out the DS-160 form and return it to the IRS.
After this you must pay the Visa fee.
Schedule your visa interview appointment, gather the documentation you’ll need and go to your interview.
Which questions are asked in a O-2 Visa interview?
After submitting all of the necessary documents, the consular officer will ask about your personal life, employment background, current employer, and goals once you arrive in the United States.
What matters is that you are prepared for these inquiries and that you answer them honestly.
You can enter the United States under O-2 status if the officer allows you.
Who can apply for a O-1B Visa?
The term “distinction” in the arts is used to describe remarkable talent for O-1B reasons.
A one-time great achievement, such as an Academy Award, Emmy, or Director’s Guild Award, or evidence of at least three of the following can be used to demonstrate distinction:
A track record of great commercial or critical acclaim, as evidenced by indications such as title, rating, or field standing, box office receipts, motion picture or television ratings, and other occupational accomplishments recorded in trade journals, major newspapers, or other publications;
Significant recognition for accomplishments from organizations, critics, government agencies, or other known authorities in the field in which you work, with testimonies clearly establishing the author’s authority, expertise, and knowledge of the alien’s accomplishments;
In comparison to others in the field, a high wage or other large remuneration for services, as evidenced by contracts or other trustworthy documentation and more!
