How do I use my extraordinary abilities to go to the United States? (O-1 visa)

The areas include sciences, education, business, or athletics, arts or extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry.  

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Who qualifies , you may ask? 

• You must have a valid job offer! 

• Received a major, internationally-recognized award, such as a Nobel Prize OR
• Has achieved at least (3) three of the following:
  • Receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor
  • Membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought which require outstanding achievements, as judged by recognized national or international experts in the field
  • Published material in professional or major trade publications, newspapers or other major media about the beneficiary and the beneficiary’s work in the field for which classification is sought
  • Original scientific, scholarly, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field
  • Authorship of scholarly articles in professional journals or other major media in the field for which classification is sought
  • A high salary or other remuneration for services as evidenced by contracts or other reliable evidence
  • Participation on a panel, or individually, as a judge of the work of others in the same or in a field of specialization allied to that field for which classification is sought
  • Employment in a critical or essential capacity for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished reputation.

Here are the steps you and your Skylex immigration lawyer will need to take. 

Step 1 : Submit Form I-129 to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) .

Step 2 : Submit an Advisory Opinion along with the petition

Step 3 : Submit the contract between the employer and prospective foreign employee along with the petition

How long is an O-1 visa valid?

USCIS will issue an O-1 visa for an initial period of up to 3 years. After the initial 3 years, you will have the option to extend.

Can an O-1 lead to a Green Card?

The answer is yes. You will be able to apply for permanent residence

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