Zafco TeamDecember 17, 20258 min readUSA Immigration
O-1 visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement.
O-1 Categories
- O-1A: Sciences, business, education, athletics
- O-1B: Arts, motion pictures, television
Eligibility Criteria (3 of 8 required)
- National/international awards
- Membership in prestigious associations
- Published material about you
- Judging others' work
- Original contributions
- Scholarly articles
- Work displayed at exhibitions
- High salary or remuneration
Benefits
- No lottery
- No annual cap
- Family can accompany
- Renewable indefinitely
- Green Card pathway
O-1 vs H-1B
| Factor | O-1 | H-1B | |--------|-----|------| | Lottery | No | Yes | | Cap | No | Yes | | Duration | 3 years | 6 years | | Extension | Unlimited | Limited |
Processing Time
- Premium: 15 business days
- Regular: 2-4 months
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