What 3 benefits do I get with an O-2 work visa? You can do…

What 3 benefits do I get with an O-2 work visa?

You can do the following with an O-2 visa: 1. Receive your visa fast; 2. Travel freely within and outside of the United States throughout the duration of the visa and 3. Obtain O-3 visas for accompanying family members.

How to change your status as a O-3 Visa holder?

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 to Bring to Your O-1 Visa Interview?

Here are the documents you’ll need for your O1 visa interview at the US consulate or embassy: Your DS-160 application’s printed confirmation page, your letter of appointment for the interview, a valid passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your planned stay in the United States, a photograph must be taken, the USCIS’s Approval Notice for Form I-797 and the printed fee for the Machine Readable Visa (MRV).

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.

What kind of Visa is a O-1?

The O-1 visa is a non-resident visa for individuals who show exceptional talent in their profession, whether it’s the arts, sports, business, education, or science. This visa is a non-resident version of the EB1-1 (the “Extraordinary Ability Green Card,” which grants permanent residency).  

Who can apply for a O-1 Visa?

To be eligible for an O-1 visa, you must have extraordinary ability as evidenced by sustained national or international acclaim, or a track record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture and television industries, and you must be coming to the United States temporarily to continue work in the field of extraordinary ability.

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.

How many O Non-immigrant Visas have been issued lately?

In the past years many O-1, O-2 and O-3 dependent Visas have been issued! Each year there was a good increase in applicants and people were showing more and more interest in these visas but then it gradually went down because of the pandemic.