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ARTICLE · 20 AUGUST 2020

The O Visa For Extraordinary Ability Or Achievement

The O visa is a rare visa category, but can be a useful option for certain foreign nationals

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The O visa is a rare visa category, but can be a useful option for certain foreign nationals

Intended for those at the very top of their fields, the O-1 visa is a special category that permits foreign nationals with extraordinary skills or achievements to work in the U.S. There are a number of skills and unique requirements that each petitioner must have in order to qualify for this visa.

Understanding the O visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievements

What is the O Visa and Who is Eligible for it?

The O-1 visa classification is intended for foreign nationals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television productions.

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