O1 EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY OR ACHIEVEMENT

O1 nonimmigrant visa holders are aliens of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. To qualify, you must have sustained national or international acclaim as evidenced by extensive documentation of achievements in your field.

If you are interested in sponsoring an employee for O1 visa status or your company is interested in sponsoring you for the O1 visa, please contact our immigration attorneys and we will be happy to discuss this visa category with you.

See USCIS' memo on the regulatory requirements for agents who file as petitioners for the O and P visa classification.