What kind of Visa is the O-3? The O-3 Visa is a non-immigrant dependent…

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.  

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.

What are the benefits of the O-1 Visa?

The following are the benefits of this Visa: O visa holders are permitted to work legally in the United States for the O visa sponsor; O visas can be obtained fast; They are given for the duration required for a specific event, up to a maximum of three years, with unlimited one-year extensions; The holder of an O visa and his or her family may travel in and out of the United States or remain in the country indefinitely as long as the visa stamp and status remain valid and The O visa holder’s spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 can join him or her!

How to apply for the O-3 visa?

You must complete numerous stages in order to apply for an O-3 visa. You can apply with the principal visa holder (O-1 or O-2) or after they have received their visa. If you don’t apply jointly, you’ll have to wait until your spouse or parent receives their O-1 or O-2 visa from the US Embassy before you can start the application process. You must also apply at a U.S. Embassy in your home country. After this you will have to attend the visa interview after scheduling it. For the visa interview, you must bring your documents file and you will be interviewed by an official at the U.S Embassy where you have applied. You will be asked questions regarding your background, education, and purpose of visit to the U.S. You must emphasize your relationship with the primary O-1 or O-2 visa holder. If your spouse or parent has an O-2 visa, you must also establish ties to your home country to prove that after your visa expires, you will return.

Are there any travel restrictions on O-2 visa?

The answer to that is no, there are no restrictions on the number of times you can travel in and out of the United States imposed by the Department of State. Furthermore, you are allowed to travel many other countries besides the U.S. with the O-2 Visa!

How to pass the O-1 Visa interview?

First of all, make sure you have all the required documents with you and be on time for the interview! Your application may be rejected if any of your responses are wrong, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Practice with your spouse, and make sure that if your spouse is required to participate in the interview, he or she is prepared as well. If you’ve gotten this far in the application process, you have a good chance of getting an O-1 visa as long as your answers are accurate.

Who is eligible for the O-2 Visa?

To qualify for an O-2 visa, you must demonstrate that you are an essential component of the O-1 principal’s real performance and that you have vital skills and expertise that are not of a generic character and cannot be done by others.  

What Documents Are Required for the O-3 Visa Dependents?

The following documents are required for the O-3 Visa: your valid passport; one photograph that meets the US Visa Photo Requirements; Your confirmation page for Form DS-160; Receipts indicating that you have paid your fees; The letter of confirmation for the interview; Form I-797 of either the O-1 or O-2 visa holder; The copy of the passport of the O-1 or O-2 visa holder, Evidence of your relationship to the O-1 or O-2 visa holder; If you are the spouse, you must provide a valid marriage certificate, and if you have children, you must provide a valid birth certificate.
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