Can you work on an O-1 visa? Only the organization that sponsors the O-1 petition is allowed to hire…

Can you work on an O-1 visa?

Only the organization that sponsors the O-1 petition is allowed to hire O-1 visa holders. As a result, if you work for many employers at the same time, each one must submit a separate petition to USCIS.

Can I switch companies while on an O-2 work visa?

Yes, you can change employers while on an O-2 visa; however, your new employer must file a new petition with the USCIS Service Center in charge of the new location, requesting an O-2 visa extension of stay.

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 kind of Visa is a O-1?

The O-1 visa is a non-resident visa for individuals who show exceptional talent in their profession, whether it’s the arts, sports, business, education, or science. This visa is a non-resident version of the EB1-1 (the “Extraordinary Ability Green Card,” which grants permanent residency).  

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.

What questions will spouses be asked in a O-3 Visa interview?

Most common questions during these interviews are: Can you show me a document that legally states your marriage to the O-1/O-2 Visa holder?; What do you plan on doing in the United States?; What is the duration for which you have been married to your current spouse?; What is the date of your marriage?; Do you have any family members residing in the United States?; What is the date of birth of your spouse?; Which organization does your spouse work for?, and more!  

Can I get a Green Card with an O-3 visa?

The type of O visa the principal person possesses determines whether you can obtain permanent residence in the United States with an O-3 visa. You can all apply for a Green Card if the principal visa holder has an O-1 visa. The EB-1 Green Card for remarkable talents is available to O-1 visa holders, and if they are granted, so is their family, which includes their spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21. If the primary visa holder has an O-2 visa, however, you must build ties to your home country and return when your visa expires. This means that neither the O-2 visa holder nor you, as an O-3 visa dependent, are eligible to apply for a Green Card. You must convert your status to a visa that enables dual intent, such as the H-1B visa, in order to obtain the Green Card.

What are the required documents for a O-2 Visa?

The following documents are required for an O-2 visa: a completed visa application Form DS-156, One recent photograph of each applicant, two inches square (50mm x 50mm), with the entire face visible, A valid passport, proof of your intention to return to your home country, An official agreement detailing the terms and conditions of the services between you and the petitioner, A contract between you and the O-1 visa holder that establishes your professional relationship, Evidence of a previous professional relationship with the O-1 visa holder, as well as evidence that you are capable of assisting the O-1 visa holder!