O-1 Visa ( Extraordinary Ability in Science, Education, Business, or Sports )

• O-1 Visa Application
• O-1 Visa Extension
• O-1 Visa Renewal

Spouses of O-1 visa holder or an unmarried child under 21 years of age of O-1 visa holder are issued an H-4 visa. They may remain in the US as long as the authorized stay of the H-2Avisa holder. H-4 visa holders are not permitted to work in the US.

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O-1 Visa Description | O-1 Visa requirements | Visa Max O-1 Services

O-1 Visa Description:
The O-1 category applies to aliens coming temporarily who has extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics (not including the arts, motion pictures or television).

O-1 Visa Requirements:

A U.S. employer should file the petition (Form I-129) with:

1. A written advisory opinion from a peer group (including labor organizations) or a person designated by the group with expertise in the alien's area of ability;

2. A copy of any written contract between the employer and the alien or a summary of the terms of the oral agreement under which the alien will be employed;

3. Evidence that the alien has received a major, internationally-recognized award, such as a Nobel Prize, or evidence of at least three of the following:

a. Receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor;

b. Membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought which require outstanding achievements, as judged by recognized international experts;

c. Published material in professional or major trade publications, newspapers or other major media about the alien and his work in the field for which classification is sought;

d. Original scientific, scholarly, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field;

e. Authorship of scholarly articles in professional journals or other major media in the field for which classification is sought;

f. A high salary or other remuneration for services as evidenced by contracts or other reliable evidence;

g. Participation on a panel, or individually, as a judge of the work of others in the same or in a field of specialization allied to that field for which classification is sought;

h. Employment in a critical or essential capacity for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished reputation.

If the above standards do not readily apply to the alien's occupation, the petitioner may submit comparable evidence in order to establish the alien's eligibility.

O-1 Extraordinary Ability in Arts, Motion Picture, or Television

Visa Description:

The O-1 category also applies to aliens who are coming temporarily and have extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry.

Visa Requirements:

A U.S. employer should file the I-129 petition with:

a. A written advisory opinion, describing the alien's ability as follows:

1. If the petition is based on the alien's extraordinary ability in the arts, the consultation must be from a peer group (including labor organizations) in the alien's field of endeavor; or a person or persons designated by the group with expertise in the alien's area of ability.

2. If the petition is based on the alien's extraordinary achievements in the motion picture or television industry, separate consultations are required from a labor and a management organization with expertise in the alien's field of endeavor.

b. A copy of any written contract between the employer and the alien or a summary of the terms of the oral agreement under which the alien will be employed;

c. Evidence the alien has received, or been nominated for, significant national or international awards or prizes in the particular field, such as an Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy or Director's Guild Award, or evidence of at least three of the following:

1. Performed or will perform services as a lead or starring participant in productions or events which have a distinguished reputation as evidenced by critical reviews, advertisements, publicity releases, publications, contracts or endorsements;

2. Achieved national or international recognition for achievements, as shown by critical reviews or other published materials by or about the individual in major newspapers, trade journals, magazines, or other publications;

3. A record of major commercial or critically acclaimed successes, as shown by such indicators as title, rating or standing in the field, box office receipts, motion picture or television ratings and other occupational achievements reported in trade journals, major newspapers or other publications;

4. Received significant recognition for achievements from organizations, critics, government agencies or other recognized experts in the field in which the alien is engaged, with the testimonials clearly indicating the author's authority, expertise and knowledge of the alien's achievements;

5. A high salary or other substantial remuneration for services in relation to others in the field, as shown by contracts or other reliable evidence; or

6. If the above standards do not readily apply to the alien's occupation, the petitioner may submit comparable evidence in order to establish the alien's eligibility.

Visa Max O-1 Services

The goal of Visa Max is to provide the most effective and economical immigration services online for our clients. Immigration consultation can be provided through e-mail, telephone or fax. By doing so, we are able to provide a much lower immigration services for you at a reduced cost.

Preparation of immigration documents for each specific visa requires a thorough examination and detailed preparation. Inaccurate filing not only will waste your money but will also delay your application process. This is why we strongly recommend the service of experienced immigration lawyers with specialized knowledge of the type of visas that you are applying for.

At Visa Max, it is our first priority to prepare and file your document in an accurate and timely manner. Our services include:

• Revision of your preliminary documents by our experienced immigration lawyers to determine if you are eligible for O-1 visa.
• A check list of necessary documents require for accurate preparation of your O-1 visa.
• Preparation of your O-1 documentation by our immigration lawyers.
• Submission of your visa application to the INS and/or proper governmental agencies.
• Coordination of visa documents and correspondence between you and the INS
• Online access to your application status 24 hours a day
• Online communication with our immigration lawyers through phone, e-mail, or fax.

Please note that the decision to approve your type of visa is determine solely by the governmental agency in charge of visa issuance.

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