Differences between a O-1A and O-1B Visa? The O-1A Visa is for individuals with exceptional ability in the…
Differences between a O-1A and O-1B Visa?
The O-1A Visa is for individuals with exceptional ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics (excluding the arts, motion pictures, or television industry), whereas the O-1B Visa is for individuals with exceptional ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry.
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.
The documents required for O-2 visa are:
the filled Form DS-156,
a 2×2 inch photograph,
a valid passport,
proof that you will return to your home country,
an official agreement between you and the petitioner detailing the terms and conditions of the services,
proof of you and the O-1 Visa holders’ professional relationship, and roof that you are capable of assisting the O-1 visa holder!
How to pass the O-2 Visa interview?
The questions you’ll be asked at the start of your interview with the consular officer will be the same whether you’re applying for an O-1 Visa or an O-2 Visa.
Ensure that you have all of your paperwork in hand, which are well organized and in order.
Give the interviewer all of the documentation he or she has asked, as well as any clarifications.
Be confident, keep your answers short and clear and make sure to show the ties to your homeland!
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).
How many O-3 Visas have been issued recently?
In the past years many O-3 Visas have been issued!
The numbers of applicants were increasing steadily but after a few years because of the current situation the numbers started to plummet.
How long can I stay in the U.S. on O-2 work visa?
You may stay in the United States on an O-2 visa for up to three years if it is decided that your presence is required to help the O-1 principal in completing the event or activity.
You may be admitted to the United States for the duration of the O-2 visa validity term, plus up to ten days before and after the validity period begins and ends.
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.
