Consult with Our Orlando Immigration
Attorneys about the O1 Visa for Extraordinary Abilities
Close to Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and several
high-tech institutions, Orlando is often frequented by
acclaimed actors, athletes, executives, scientists, and
researchers who are working on projects in the area. If
it so happens that any of these celebrities is a foreign
citizen, he or she may need an O1 visa before being allowed
to work in the United States.
The O1 visa is designed for foreign-born individuals
with extraordinary abilities in the arts, athletics, business,
education, and science—and whose work has been recognized
nationally or internationally. These individuals, who
have typically won some kind of recognized awards, prizes,
and/or acclaim, can benefit from the O1 visa because it
allows them to live and work in the United States for
the duration of their employment here.
Due to our decades of experience and board certification
in Immigration & Naturalization Law, the Orlando
immigration attorneys at Maney | Gordon, P.A. are
uniquely qualified to assist area residents with the O1
visa as well as any other temporary or permanent work
visa. The O1 visa typically is approved for individuals
who have supporting evidence of:
- Extraordinary achievement in TV, music, or movies.
Such evidence could be nomination for a major award
such as a Grammy, Oscar, or Emmy Award.
- Distinction in their field, such as being named in
the director of a production or receiving rave reviews
for a performance.
- Extraordinary achievement in business, sports, education,
or the sciences. Evidence might include receiving a
major award such as an Olympic Medal or Nobel Prize.
There are several requirements for the O1 visa. For example,
the foreign-born individual wanting the visa
cannot apply for it on his or her own; the application
must come from a US agent or prospective employer. There
also must be an offer of employment in the US for the
future O1 visa holder. Once obtained, however, the O1
visa is uniquely beneficial because it can be renewed
indefinitely as the opportunity for employment remains
active.
If you would like more information about the O1 visa
for extraordinary abilities, or information about any
other type of visa, please contact
the Orlando immigration attorneys at Maney | Gordon, P.A.
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