Can I switch companies while on an O-2 work visa? Yes, you can change…

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.