by Adrian Pelaez | Aug 19, 2010 | Artists Big News, Immigration News, New Regulations, The O1 Visa, Visas Q&A
The LA times reported last week that USCIS has launched an initiative to stop O1 visa denials, delays and unfair requests for evidence for those O1 visas processed through the California Service Center. This is being done in an effort to ease restrictions on...
by Adrian Pelaez | Aug 5, 2010 | The O1 Visa, Visas Q&A
Typically the O1 visa standard for the Arts is DISTINCTION. What does that mean? Distinction means a high level of achievement in the field of arts evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered to the extent that a...
by Adrian Pelaez | Jul 16, 2010 | The O1 Visa, Visas Q&A
USCIS has approved my visa, so what do I do now? Step 1: Schedule an appointment at the US Consulate. You will need your O1 Visa approval notice on form I-797A and you will be required to pay an application fee (currently $150.00 for O1 visas). After the appointment...
by Adrian Pelaez | Jul 9, 2010 | The O1 Visa
Many people incorrectly believe that once your O1 visa petition is approved by USCIS that it will automatically be issued by the US Consulate in their home country. The US consulate has the discretion to approve or deny your visa request regardless of USCIS approval....
by Adrian Pelaez | May 20, 2010 | The O1 Visa, Visas Q&A
By definition the O1 visa is a temporary work visa available to those individuals who have “extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics”. This means: Actors, Entertainers, Performers, Musicians, and Singers. Yes it means...
