These are just some of the requirements for an O-1 extraordinary ability visa. If you are a freelance artist or worker considering applying for a work visa, please contact us. We have successfully assisted foreign workers in their employment-based applications to be able to work in the United States.
Does O1 visa need job offer?
O-1 visas are available to people who have not only a job offer in the U.S., but proven extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. In addition, the person must be coming to the U.S. work or perform at an event or a series of events in the area of extraordinary ability.
Can a Canadian citizen apply for an O-1 visa?
Canadians with extraordinary ability can be sponsored for an O-1 visa O-1 Visa for Canadian Citizens of Extraordinary Ability. Only a U.S. employer or agent can sponsor you for an O-1 visa. You cannot apply for an O-1 visa on your own, without a job offer, or without a U.S. employer or agent willing to sponsor you.
What are the benefits of an O1 visa?
O1 visa benefits aliens of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. The O-3 visa is for dependents (spouse and children) of O1 visa holders. Compared to H-1B, what are the benefits of O-1?
Can a Canadian citizen apply for an EB-1 visa?
Canadians who have qualified for an O-1 visa may also want to consider self-petitioning for an EB-1 green card. While the standard for “extraordinary” under an EB-1 is generally higher than that of an O-1 visa, it certainly does not hurt for beneficiaries of O-1 visas to explore the viability of getting a green card under the EB-1 category.
Can a US government employee get a Canadian visa?
The following official U.S. government personnel assigned to temporary postings in Canada are not issued diplomatic or official acceptances in Canada and are therefore not eligible for diplomatic visas:
