O-1 Visas--Not As Difficult As You Would Think

Not Shakira or Elton John? No worries.

Even if you don't have an Emmy, Oscar, or Nobel Prize (and how many do?), your field of specialty may very well lend itself to consideration for an O-1 visa. The O-1 can be fast-tracked and approved in a manner of weeks, and is not subject to visa quotas, as are other commonly-used categories such as the H-1B.

In these days of overnight YouTube sensations, rising blogger dominance, and a strong start-up culture,  it is not uncommon to see strong O-1-worthy cases based on the novel offerings the foreign national employee may bring to the table, even at an early stage in their career.

Often, prospective visa applicants are intimidated by the eligibility criteria associated with the O-1 visa for individuals who have shown extraordinary ability in the arts, science, business or athletics, and motion picture and television.