O1A Visa (Extraordinary Workers) - Silmi Law Firm

O1A Visa (Extraordinary Workers)

O1A Visa (Extraordinary Workers)

O1A visa benefits those of extraordinary ability in the business, arts, science, education, or athletics. With an O1A visa, a worker is normally approved for a period of up to 3 years. These visas are for aliens who are planning to provide service as a scientist, business professional, a researcher, or any profession in that designated field. 

Please note that people in different fields have different standards of review.

An O1A visa is not a permanent visa. If you are looking for something permanent check out our EB1-A section.

Things you need to know when applying:

  • O1A visa benefits people of extraordinary abilities in the arts, education, business, science or athletics.
  • O1A Visa holders must be coming temporarily to the United States to continue work in their designated field.
  • O1A does not have the lottery restrictions including private owned companies.
  • There is no wage requirement.
  • O1A Visa holders can stay up to 3 years.

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