O-1 Visa Known As The "Artist" Visa
Is for foreign talents who want to continue their careers in the U.S.​
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Usually known as the "Artist" visa, O-1 is actually much more inclusive than you think. If you are accomplished and well-respected in your field, you likely qualify.
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An O-1 Visa is designed to allow foreigners at the very top of their field of work in the sciences, education, business, and athletics. If you have a U.S. company that needs to bring someone with extraordinary ability into the United States for work, an O-1 visa is an excellent option.
Creative Dreamers.
Whom we recommend this for.
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We recommend this visa for creative people who want to follow their dreams to the U.S. This visa allows you to work while you are in the U.S., still travel internationally, and when you are ready to settle down and make the U.S. your permanent home, you may qualify for an Eb-1 Extraordinary talent green card.
O-1 Visa Benefits
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Politically, the U.S. Government is generally friendly to Extraordinary Talented Individuals.
#AmericanDream.
There is No Lottery
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There is no lottery or limit on the O-1 Visa like other options like the H1B.
Work for Whoever You Want
Got a new job? get a new O-1 Visa easily.
No Max Period of Stay
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It's initially valid for up to 3 years & can be renewed with no maximum stay.
You Can Get a Green Card
O-1 Visa is the best & most direct path to an Eb-1 Green Card.
Travel Internationally
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O-1 is a multi-entry visa so you are free to travel internationally.
There Are No Education Requirements
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There are no education or degree or training requirements.
O-1A Visa Criteria
There are a few criteria that go into preparing your visa case.
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If you have received a major award in your field, such as a Nobel Prize pr an Olympic Medal, you already meet the criteria and will qualify. If not, don't worry. There is another way. You will have to meet 3 out of the 8 categories below.
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Our attorneys can help make sure that all of your documents and evidence are submitted according to the regulations and deadlines.
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O-1A Criteria for Individuals in Business, Education, Sciences & Athletics
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You only need to meet 3 out of the 8 criteria.
1. Award
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If you have won any national or international awards, then that qualifies. Venture Capital investment could also be counted as an award.
2. Membership
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This requirement is met if you are a member of an organization that requires outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts in the same field.
3. Judging
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People who qualify for this criteria have participated as a judge (individually or as a part of a panel) evaluating the work of others.
4. Media
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People who qualify for this criteria have published material in professional/major trade publications or major media about the alien and relating to the alien's work field.
5. Original Contributions
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If you have created or invented something new; an original technology or have a patent, then you will win this criterion.
6. Scholarly Articles
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People who meet this criterion have authored scholarly articles in professional journals or other major media.
7. Critical Employment
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People who qualify for this criteria can demonstrate they've held a leading role within an organization/establishment with a distinguished reputation.
8. High Income
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If you have a significantly high salary or have significant equity in a VC-backed company, then this category is for you.
How We Work
1.Dream
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We will have a meeting to make sure you qualify for what you are seeking.
2. Design
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We have a strategy meeting to get details about you and your company.
3. Inspire
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We share documents, contracts, and letters for you or others to sign.
4. Create
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You sign all final documents & launch your new journey!
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