What kind of Visa is the O-3? The O-3 Visa is a non-immigrant dependent…
What kind of Visa is the O-3?
The O-3 Visa is a non-immigrant dependent visa for O-1 and O-2 visa holders’ spouses and unmarried children (under 21 years of age) who wish to accompany or visit the principal “O” visa holder.
An O-3 visa holder may remain in the United States as long as the primary visa holder has the legal status.
When the lead applicant loses O status, the O-3 holders lose their visa as well. An O-3 visa holder can also change his or her status in the United States.
How can I transition from another nonimmigrant status to O-2 status in the United States?
If you qualify as an O-2 foreign national and are currently in the United States, you can alter your nonimmigrant status to O-2.
If you entered the United States without being inspected or if you have overstayed your allotted period of entrance under your current status, this option is not accessible.
Who is eligible for the O-1A Visa?
Extraordinary talent is determined in the same way for O-1A purposes as it is for EB-1A purposes (sciences, athletics, and business).
Either the individual must show a one-time feat worthy of an Olympic Medal or a Nobel Prize, or they must some of the following criteria: Receiving lesser-known national and international accolades or awards for outstanding achievement in a particular subject;
Membership in professional organizations that require members to have exceptional achievements as determined by experts in the subject; Publications about the individual in professional or significant trade publications, as well as appearances/publications about the individual in other prominent media, etc!
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 long does it take to get an O-1 visa?
In most circumstances, processing takes two to three months assuming your application is free of errors or omissions.
By filing Form I-907, you can also use the USCIS Premium Processing Service.
This will cut your processing time in half to just 15 days, but it will set you back $1,410 in processing fees.
How many O-1 Visa applications have been accepted?
Many Non-immigrant O-1 Visas have been granted in recent years!
In the past years, there were more than 20,000 who got their Visa, then around 22,000, then it went to about 23,000 and later on because of the situation it went down and we will have to wait and see for the changes in the future.
First of all, make sure you have all the required documents with you and be on time for the interview!
Your application may be rejected if any of your responses are wrong, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
Practice with your spouse, and make sure that if your spouse is required to participate in the interview, he or she is prepared as well.
If you’ve gotten this far in the application process, you have a good chance of getting an O-1 visa as long as your answers are accurate.
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).
