Can I extend my stay while on O-2 visa? On an O-2 visa, you…

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 required for a O-1 Visa?

The O-1 Visa requires the following documents: a valid passport; a 2×2 inch photograph; and the Form I-129, which should be filed by your employer or agent. Proof of exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, business, education, or athletics, or exceptional achievement in the motion picture industry; a written advisory opinion from a peer group or a professional in the beneficiary’s field of expertise; a copy of any written contract between you and the petitioner, as well as an explanation of the nature of the events or activities, their beginning and ending dates, and a copy of any itinerary for the events or activities.

How many O-2 Visa applications have been accepted?

Many Non-immigrant O-1 Visas have been granted in recent years! The numbers were increasing until the situation changed drastically.

Can I extend my O-1 visa?

Fortunately, if you have a valid reason, you can extend your O-1 visa. If you require an extension of your O-1 visa, you must ask for it through the petitioner. They must demonstrate that the project will continue after the three years you were given (or the period which it was granted for).