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O-1A Visa

The O-1 Visa is a prestigious nonimmigrant worker visa issued to foreign nationals who demonstrate extraordinary abilities or achievements in their respective fields. This visa category is designed for individuals who have attained a high level of expertise and recognition in areas such as sciences, education, business, athletics, or the arts. To qualify for an O-1 Visa, applicants must provide extensive documentation of their accomplishments and receive a job offer from a U.S. employer. This visa not only allows them to work in the United States but also to share their exceptional talents and contribute significantly to their professional domain.

Recipients of the O-1 Visa often include internationally renowned scientists, distinguished professors, celebrated business leaders, elite athletes, and acclaimed artists. The application process is rigorous and requires a thorough demonstration of the individual's extraordinary ability, including evidence such as awards, published work, critical acclaim, or significant contributions to their field. The O-1 Visa is an ideal pathway for those who have reached the pinnacle of their professions and wish to bring their expertise to the United States.

By securing an O-1 Visa, these individuals can benefit from the opportunities available in the U.S. while continuing to excel and innovate in their careers. This visa also allows for the possibility of extending one's stay, making it a highly sought-after option for top-tier professionals looking to advance their careers on an international stage.

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Eligibility Criteria for the O-1A Visa

USCIS recognizes internationally prestigious awards like the Nobel and Pulitzer Prizes or Olympic medals as evidence of success. If the applicant lacks such awards, they must meet at least three of the following criteria to be eligible for an O-1A Visa;

  • The applicant must be coming to work in the U.S. temporarily
  • The applicant must be a person of either nationally or internationally acclaimed ability in science, education, business, or athletics.

  • If the applicant has an award that is of lesser importance. This could be recognized both nationally and internationally.
  • If the applicant is a member of an organization that requires extraordinary ability or achievement to be a part of.
  • If the applicant has considerable contributions to distinguished professional publications.
  • If the applicant has a proven record of significant contribution to his/her field of expertise.
  • If the applicant has various academic articles in his/her field.
  • If the applicant has achieved commercial success or a large salary for his/her work.
  • If the applicant has been a judge evaluating the works of his/her peers.
  • If the applicant has been in an essential position of a reputable organization related to his/her field.

Family Members

The spouses and unmarried children (under the age of 21) can accompany the applicant with an O-3 Visa. Their O-3 Visa validity duration will be the same as the applicant's, and they will be subjected to the same limitations that you are subjected to.

Is there a cap on the number of O1-A Visa issued annually?
Fortunately, no!
Your initial stay can be a maximum of three years.
Yes, you can. However, USCIS makes extension decisions on a case-by-case basis. Extensions can be granted for up to one year in increments.
Yes, s/he can! All your spouse needs to do is apply for work authorization. This means filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Fortunately, there are no restrictions or regulations regarding the work your spouse can do!
No, they cannot. However, they can study full or part-time under O-3 status.

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