What is a O-1 Visa? The O-1 visa is for individuals who have demonstrated…

Who can apply for a O-1A visa?

Extraordinary talent is judged in the same way for O-1A purposes as it is for EB-1A purposes in sciences, athletics, and business. Either the individual must exhibit a once-in-a-lifetime feat worthy of an Olympic medal or a Nobel Prize, or they must meet the following criteria: Participation as a judge of the work of others in the area, either individually or as part of a panel; Original contributions in the subject that are scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related; Authorship of scholarly works in the topic that have been published in professional or large trade periodicals, as well as in other prominent media and more!  

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).

What Documents Are Required for a O-2 Visa?

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 many O Non-immigrant Visas have been issued lately?

In the past years many O-1, O-2 and O-3 dependent Visas have been issued! Each year there was a good increase in applicants and people were showing more and more interest in these visas but then it gradually went down because of the pandemic.