by Adrian Pelaez | Feb 27, 2013 | The O1 Visa, Visas Q&A
When is enough evidence really enough for an O-1 Visa? The short answer is NEVER. According to new USCIS Draft Request For Evidence templates for O-1 visas, and current adjudications trends, USCIS is currently seeking more information than ever from O-1 visa...
by Adrian Pelaez | Apr 11, 2012 | The O1 Visa, Visas Q&A
There are many misconceptions about the O-1 Visa category, one of the greatest misconceptions is that it’s just for individuals in the ARTS. Such as individuals that are in front of the camera, working on a canvas, on stage, or in the studio working on something...
by Adrian Pelaez | Feb 10, 2012 | Artists Big News, New Regulations, The O1 Visa, Visas Q&A
So you have your O1 visa approved and stamped in your passport. You hit the ground running in La La Land and boom, a big Studio wants to hire you for an episode of one the most watched shows in the US. You consider this your first big US break and if it goes well,...
by Adrian Pelaez | Sep 14, 2011 | Artists Big News, The O1 Visa, Visas Q&A
An O-2 visa is available to those individuals who are essential to the O-1 visa artist or athlete’s performance. The case should include proof of the current essentiality, critical skills, and experience of the O-2 beneficiary with the O-1 principal. Additionally, the...
by Adrian Pelaez | May 16, 2011 | The O1 Visa, Visas Q&A
What has 2011 taught us about the O1 Sponsor? It’s very very confusing. The information discussed here is primarily from a recent Q&A provided by USCIS after an O1 visa teleconference. Many O1 visas are filed by traditional employers, where the beneficiary will be...
by Adrian Pelaez | Mar 30, 2011 | Artists Big News, Immigration News, New Regulations, The O1 Visa, Visas Q&A
We had the pleasure of participating in a teleconference held by USCIS on March 24, 2011, specifically on the issue of “Agents as Petitioners” for O1 visas, which in and of itself will be a topic for future discussion, as there was a tremendous amount of light shed on...
