O-1B Visa Guide
Extraordinary Ability In The Arts Or Extraordinary Achievement In Movies Or TV
If you work in the creative area and have achieved significant success and recognition, you may be eligible for an O-1B visa. Sigra’s attorneys have assisted artists, creatives, and others working in the film industry, obtaining O-1B visas for over ten years.
We will assess your work and the visa criteria if you believe you are an experienced professional in your industry. Then we’ll be able to determine whether the O-1B is the best solution for you.
The Fundamentals
If you worked in a critical role with well-known companies or organizations, you will be granted a three-year work visa if you meet the requirements.
To fulfill the prerequisites, you should be able to demonstrate your future job in your field in the United States, as well as your capacity to work with famous firms or organizations, and have one or more of the following:
(1) news coverage of you or your work; (2) awards; or (3) high compensation.
If you believe you meet the qualifications, please contact us for a formal conversation. Please bring your CV or a brief explanation of your work.
For additional information, please see our O-1B visa guide.
RAPID PROCESSING
The wait period for processing O-1B visas varies throughout the year. On the other hand, Premium Processing can approve an application in as few as 15 calendar days.
OTHER FACTORS TO CONSIDER:
Advantages:
- The individual may be able to work for a variety of businesses.
- Visa is renewable.
- Visa can be extended indefinitely with no time limit on the stay duration.
Challenges:
- Requires a high degree of accomplishment.