O-1 Visas

It is for the foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business or athletics.

Who may qualify for O visa

Foreign nationals who have received major prizes or awards or other recognition for outstanding achievements in the field of arts, sciences, education, business or athletics and with a job offer from a U.S. company.

Foreign nationals who have produced original scientific or scholarly contributions in the academic fields and with a job offer from a U.S. company.

Artists and entertainers of extraordinary ability affiliated with motion picture or television industry.

U.S. companies to hire foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in the field of arts, sciences, education, business or athletics.