FAQ on O Visas

The O visa is a nonimmigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in fields like science, education, business, athletics, arts, or the motion picture/TV industry, as well as their essential support staff and family members.

• O-1A: Extraordinary ability in sciences, education, business, or athletics
• O-1B: Extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in film/TV
• O-2: Support personnel essential to O-1 activities
• O-3: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 of O-1/O-2 holders

• For O-1A: Sustained national or international acclaim (e.g., major awards, critical roles, publications)
• For O-1B: Distinction or prominence in the field (e.g., major performances, media coverage, industry recognition)

Yes. A U.S. employer or agent must file Form I-129 on your behalf. You cannot self-petition.

• Detailed resume and work history
• Employment contract and itinerary
• Evidence of extraordinary ability (awards, media, letters of recommendation, etc.)
• Consultation letter from a peer group or labor union in the field

Yes. O-2 visas are for essential personnel accompanying O-1s, such as technical staff, assistants, or crew, if they have unique skills or a longstanding working relationship.

• Initial stay: Up to 3 years
• Extensions: 1-year increments based on continued engagement

Yes, but a new petition must be filed by the new employer or agent. You cannot work for multiple employers unless each has filed separately or you have an agent petitioner.

Yes, but not directly through the O visa. You must qualify under an immigrant category (e.g., EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, employer sponsorship).

• O-3 visa holders (spouse and children) can study, but cannot work in the U.S.

Please click the links below to learn the details about other work visas.

Immigrant Visas:

1. EB-1 Visas  (Employment-Based First Preference)
2. EB-2 Visas (Employment-Based Second Preference)
3. NIW ( National Interest Waiver) (EB2 NIW)
4. EB-3 Visas (Employment-Based Third Preference)
5. EB-4 Visas (Employment-Based Four Preference)

 

Non-immigrant Temporary Work Visas:

1. 1. H-1B Visas (Workers in a specialty occupation)
   2. R1 Visas (Religious workers)
   3. P Visas ( Athletes, Artists, and Entertainers)
   4. L-1A Visas (Intracompany transferees in managerial or executive positions)
   5. L-1B Visas (Intracompany transferees in positions utilizing specialized knowledge)
   6. TN Visas (North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) temporary professionals from Mexico and Canada)
   7. O Visas
   8. FAQ on O Visas

Assessing Eligibility: Our skilled attorneys and paralegals will evaluate your eligibility and guide you through the various options available to bring your family members to the United States. We talk in different languages for your comfort like English, Bangla, Hindi & Urdu.
Document Preparation: We assist you in gathering the required documentation, ensuring that all forms and supporting evidence are accurately completed and submitted in a timely manner.
Petition Filing: Our team will handle the preparation, filing, and tracking of your family visa petition, advocating for your loved one’s immigration rights at every step of the process.
Communication and Representation: We communicate with relevant immigration authorities on your behalf, responding to any requests for additional evidence or interviews, and providing legal representation throughout the proceedings.

After the visa/petition is approved, we offer guidance on the next steps, including adjustment of status or consular processing, to help your family members smoothly transition to life in the United States.