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Nonimmigrant classification for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business or athletics, or extraordinary achievement in the arts or film/television.
Individuals recognised at the very top of their field with sustained national or international acclaim.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
No. The O-1 visa is not subject to an annual numerical cap or lottery, so petitions can be filed at any time of year.
An O-1 is approved for up to 3 years initially, then extended in 1-year increments for as long as the qualifying work or event continues.
O-1 is a temporary visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business or athletics, or extraordinary achievement in the arts or film and television.
You must show sustained national or international acclaim, generally by meeting at least 3 of 8 listed criteria, or by a single major internationally recognized award.
Yes. If you change employers, the new employer or agent must file a new O-1 petition before you begin working for them.
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can come in O-3 status. They may study but are not permitted to work.
Most O-1 petitions need a written advisory opinion from a peer group, labor organization, or expert in your field confirming your qualifications.
