O-1 Visa
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is open to foreign nationals with exceptional abilities who wish to work in the United States.
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What is a O-1 Visa?
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is intended for individuals with remarkable skills in fields such as science, arts, education, business, or athletics. It also applies to those who have earned national or international acclaim for their exceptional achievements in the film or television industry.
The O-1 Visa Subcategories
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa classification is reserved for individuals with "extraordinary ability" in the following subcategories:
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O-1A visa: For those with extraordinary abilities in science, education, business, or athletics.
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O-1B visa: For those with extraordinary abilities in the arts or with a recognized record of exceptional achievement in the motion picture or television industry.
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O-2 visa: For individuals who will accompany and assist an O-1 artist or athlete during a specific event or performance.
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O-3 visa: For the spouses and minor children of O-1 and O-2 visa holders.
Requirements
To qualify for an O-1 visa, the applicant must demonstrate "extraordinary ability" by showing evidence of significant national or international recognition in the field. This could include receiving a major global award (such as a Nobel Prize) or meeting at least three of the following criteria:
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Evidence that the applicant has received lesser national or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
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Evidence of membership in associations in the applicant's respective field that require outstanding achievements of their members
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Evidence of published material about the applicant's work in professional or major trade publications or other major media
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Evidence that the applicant has been asked to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel
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Evidence of the applicant's original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions. These contributions must be of major significance to their field
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Evidence of the applicant's authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
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Evidence that the applicant's work has been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases
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Evidence that the applicant has performed or will perform services as a lead or starring participant in distinguished productions or events
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Evidence of the applicant's employment in a critical or essential capacity for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished reputation
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Evidence in the form of contracts or other reliable evidence that shows the applicant commands a high salary or other substantial remuneration in relation to others in the field
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Evidence of the applicant's commercial successes in the performing arts (box office receipts, sales records, etc.)
