How long does it take to get an O-3 visa? The O group of…

How long does it take to get an O-3 visa?

The O group of visas typically takes two to three months to process. You will be told whether you were granted the visa or not after the processing time has passed. It is not advisable for you to make travel preparations, such as purchasing plane tickets, until you are certain that your visa application has been accepted.

Can I switch companies while on an O-2 work visa?

Yes, you can change employers while on an O-2 visa; however, your new employer must file a new petition with the USCIS Service Center in charge of the new location, requesting an O-2 visa extension of stay.

What is a O-1A and O-1B Visa?

The O-1A visa is a non-immigrant Visa suitable for successful professionals in the sciences, education, business, athletics, or technology, whereas the O-1B visa is for those working in the arts, motion picture, television, or other forms of entertainment.  

How many O Visa applications have been accepted?

Many Non-immigrant O Visas have been granted in recent years (these include O-1, O-2 and O-3 Visas)! 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.

How long is the O-1 Visa valid for?

During the first application, these visas are usually issued for up to three years. As long as the visa holder is employed in the United States, the visa can be renewed nearly indefinitely for periods of up to one year. Employers can pay a $2,500 premium processing charge to have USCIS approve, refuse, or issue an RFE within 15 calendar days after filing an O-1 petition. Aside from that, an O-1 visa takes two to three months to process.

Who can apply for a O-1A visa?

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.

What documents are needed for a O-3 Visa?

The documents needed for a O-3 Visa are: Your valid passport, a photograph, the Form DS-160 confirmation page, proof of paid fees, interview confirmation letter, the O-1 or O-2 visa holder’s Form I-797, the O-1 or O-2 visa holder’s copy of passport, Proof of your relationship with the O-1 or O-2 visa holder; If you are the spouse, then you need a valid marriage certificate and for children, you need a valid birth certificate.
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