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O1 visa for expert knowledge in a particular field

O1 visa

O visas are issued for individuals with expert knowledge in science, business, education, sports and artists where their work has been recognized internationally
The O category of visa are categorized into various types
  1. O1 visa: is given for all individuals with expert knowledge in science, business, education, sports and artists where their work has been recognized internationally
  2. O2 visa: is given for assistants and personnel of O1 visa holders
  3. O3 visa: is given for spouses and children of O1 and O2 visa holders
O1 US work visa for those individuals with expert knowledge in science, business, education, sports and artists like individuals recognized in the film or television industry where their work has been recognized internationally can apply for O1 visa.
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O1 visa is further categorized into
1. O1-A visa: for all individuals who have remarkable abilities in education, business, science, and athletics
O1-A visa applicants must have a job offer from an employer in the U.S to initiate the process of application. The applicant must demonstrate that an employer in the U.S is willing to hire them. Their purpose of visiting U.S must be to work in a place of employment which requires their extraordinary skills or abilities. They need to provide with the below details to show that are qualified for O1A visa
  • The applicant need to have received an Olympic award or any prize for their work excellence in a specific field
  • The articles of work of the applicant need be published in a specific field and need to have been paid a high salary for the skills and contribution.
  • The applicant must be a member of a highly distinguished organization that requires its members to have high professional achievements.
2. O1-B visa: for all individuals who have remarkable abilities in arts or film or television industry.
The applicant need to be in any lead or supporting role in creating a piece of art. To qualify for the O1 visa as an artist, you will need to fulfill at least one of these conditions:
  • The applicant should be leading person in production or event which has been reviewed by critics with highly paid when compared to others in the same filed of work and have won a highly acclaimed award such as Oscar or Grammy, Oscar etc. to apply
  • The applicant work should be a part of highly reviewed part production with high ratings, box office receipts and have been featured in critic’s journals, publications and newspaper for the performances

Step by step application process for O1 visa

  1. Filing Form I-129
  2. Complete form DS-160
  3. Pay the O1 visa application fee
  4. Submit your O1 visa documents
  5. Attend your interview
STEP 1: Filing Form I-129

The U.S sponsor must file a petition to USCIS to apply for O1 visa by filling Form I-129
USCIS validates all documents submitted and if approves the petition, they will issue Form I-797 to the employer which will help the applicant to apply for the visa in their home country.

STEP 2: Complete form DS-160
  • Complete Form DS-160 -form
  • After successfully completing the application, you will receive a confirmation number a 10-digit number. This confirmation number is required for setting up of visa interview appointment. Set up the visa interview
STEP 3: Pay fees
  • Visa application fee-$190
  • Visa issuance fees may apply depending on the relationship of your country and the U.S
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STEP 4: Documents by the applicant for O1 visa
  • Receipt of form DS-160
  • Approval documents of forms I-129 and I-797 by USCIS
  • A copy of current passport with all pages and any previous passports available
  • Receipts of payments made for all applicable visa fees
  • To complete the form, the applicant needs a photo in the acceptable format Photo Requirements
  • O1 Visa interview appointment letter
  • A letter from the employer that the applicant has a job in the U.S
  • A proof that the applicant has extraordinary abilities
  • Proof of relationship if the applicant is getting the family along
STEP 5: Attend interview

All applicants must attend an interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in their home country where they are applying. The necessary checks on all documents will be made and interview will be scheduled by NVC

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