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 arts, motion picture, or television industries. If you have a U.S. company who needs to bring someone with extraordinary ability into the United States for work, an O-1 visa is an excellent option.
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-1B 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, equivalent of an Oscar for actors, 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 6 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.
O-1B Criteria for Influencers
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You only need to meet 3 out of the 7 criteria.
1. Leading Role
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If you have previously or will in the future perform in a leading role in acclaimed campaigns, films, plays, or other production events, then you meet this criterion.
2. Prestigious Organization
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If you have or will in the future perform in a leading role in films, plays, or other events for a prestigious organization, then you meet this criterion.
3. Critical Reviews
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If you have critical reviews or other materials regarding your ability published in journals or trade publications, then you meet this criterion.
4. Media
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If you get coverage in major media, then you meet this criterion. Also if your posts have been reposted with high reach, likes, or engagements or on your account with a large following, that qualifies.
5. Reputation
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If you can get evidence about your reputation like testimonials & letters of recommendation from experts, critics, and organizations, then you meet this criterion.
6. High Income
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If you have a significantly high salary or pay-per-campaign, then this category is for you.
7. Other
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This is your chance to submit anything else extra about yourself. are you passionate about a subject? do you have a related education? have you won any awards?
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.
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!
Choose Better. Choose 2nd.law.
Why choose us?
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We specialize in working with talented creators. We are a team of immigrants ourselves who have worked with talented people from all over the world. We have also been a remote team since 2013 before remote work was a thing. We can proudly say that we are specialists in talent-based immigration and connecting with our clients even from thousands of miles away.
WHAT OUR TALENTED CLIENTS SAY
"2nd.law is simply the best legal solution. I feel so lucky to have met its founder Bahar. After meeting so many lawyers from different firms, I couldn’t believe how easy and personal the experience was. I was so happy with the results and have referred many people so far, because I know they will be in good hands."
Mika Newton
Singer & Actress