What is the O-1 Visa?

The O-1 Visa is a nonimmigrant temporary US work visa for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement.

The O-1A Visa is for people with extraordinary ability in athletics, business, education, or the sciences.

The O-1B Visa is for people with extraordinary achievement in the film and television industry or those with extraordinary ability in the arts.

Applicants for the O-1 Visa will generally need to receive a qualifying US job offer from a sponsoring employer in the United States.

This nonimmigrant temporary US work visa is valid for up to three years and has an option to be extended if the criteria are satisfied.

The O-1 Visa holder’s spouse and dependent children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) may apply for the O-3 Visa for accompanying family members.