AnaMaria Rivera Law Firm
Lawyer O1 Visa
At AnaMaria Rivera Law Firm, we help individuals with extraordinary abilities obtain the O-1 visa, allowing them to bring their talent and expertise to the United States.
The O-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa category for individuals with extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or for those who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements in the motion picture or television industry. The O-1 visa is divided into two subcategories: O-1A (for extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics) and O-1B (for extraordinary achievement in the arts or the motion picture or television industry).
Eligibility Criteria to O-1 Visa
To qualify for an O-1 visa, the applicant must demonstrate extraordinary achievements through evidence of awards, publications, memberships in associations, and other high-level recognitions. The criteria include:
Application Process
O-1 Visa
- Initial Evaluation
We review your professional history and achievements to determine eligibility. - Petition Preparation
We gather and prepare all necessary documentation. - Petition Filing (Form I-129)
We submit the petition to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). - Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status
If the petition is approved, the applicant can proceed with consular processing in their home country or adjust their status if already in the U.S.
Required Documentation for O-1 Visa
Proof of awards and recognitions received.
Recommendation letters from experts in the field.
Evidence of memberships in relevant associations.
Publications and articles about the applicant and their achievements.
Contracts and job offers in the U.S.
Proof of awards and recognitions received.
Recommendation letters from experts in the field.
Evidence of memberships in relevant associations.
Publications and articles about the applicant and their achievements.
Work Authorization
Allows individuals with extraordinary abilities to work in their field in the United States.
Possibility of Extension
The O-1 visa can be extended in one-year increments as needed.
Include Family Members
Spouses and unmarried children under 21 can accompany the
O-1 visa holder with an O-3 visa.
Frequently Asked Questions about O-1 Visa
Initially, the O-1 visa is granted for up to three years, with the possibility of one- year extensions as needed.
Yes, but the new employer must file a new petition with USCIS.
Yes, a job offer or contract with a U.S. employer or agent is required.
