Learn how to obtain an O visa from former INS Attorney (1976-82) Carl Shusterman. Schedule a legal consultation (by Skype, telephone or in person) at http://shusterman.com/schedule-immigration-consultation.html if you need assistance.
O-1 temporary working visas are available to persons of extraordinary ability in science, the arts, education, business, athletics, motion pictures and television.
An employer in the US must submit an O-1 petition (form I-129) with evidence of the person's extraordinary ability. The initial O visa is valid up to 3 years and yearly extensions are available after that.
There are no numerical cap on O visas and no prevailing wage requirement although a high salary is a positive factor in determining whether a person is qualified for O-1 status.
An artist or athlete's support staff may be qualified for O-2 visas, and spouses and children of the O-1 visaholder may qualify for 0-3 visas.
O-1 visaholders may apply for permanent residence under the EB-1A category for persons of extraordinary ability although the conditions are more demanding than for an O visa. Self-petitions are available for EB1A green cards. For more information about green cards for persons of extraordinary ability, please see http://shusterman.com/extraordinaryabilityimmigration.html
For more information about O visa please see http://shusterman.com/o1extraordinaryability.html
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