O1A Visa Requirements | Step-by-Step Guidance by Jinee Green Card
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How to Meet O1A Visa Requirements to Get your Petition Approved in One Go?

To get your O1A petition approved, you need to meet at least three out of eight USCIS O1A visa requirements criteria by presenting national or international awards, unique scholarly contributions, or other professional recognitions that prove your exceptional capabilities.

O1A Visa – What It Is, Who It Is For, and What USCIS Expects?

It's a non-immigrant work visa for the most talented professionals in science, business, education, and athletics.

Pathway to EB1A

USCIS Expectations

Validity & Employer Flexibility

Work Visa for 'Prodigy'

O1A visa is dual intent visa so you can apply for EB1A green card for permanent residency simultaneously.

Initially this O1A visa is valid upto 3 years (extension available) and flexibility to work with multiple employers.

O1A visa is for individuals who prove exceptional abilities in science, education, business, and athletics.

USCIS looks for evidence aligning with O1A visa requirements like awards, original contribution significance, prestigious memberships and more.

A Quick O1A Eligibility Checklist

You must provide evidence in at least 3 of the following categories to demonstrate extraordinary ability.

1.

You've won national or international awards in your niche

3.

You've major media publications of your work

5.

Your original work has made significant contribution in your field

7.

You've displayed your work in renowned art exhibitions

2.

You've memberships in prestigious associations requiring outstanding achievements

4.

You've participated as a judge in your specialized niche

6.

You've authored scholarly articles

8.

You've an exceptionally higher salary or other remuneration in your field

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What are the benefits of an O1A visa?

With the O1A work visa, you enjoy several benefits like indefinite extensions.

Strategic Pathway to US Immigration

Apply for EB1A visa without changing your current status

No Annual Cap

Unlike H1B visas, there's no limit or lottery system for O1A visa

Stay with Your Family

Your spouse or children (aged below 21 years) can accompany you on an O3 visa.

Fast Premium Processing

Faster processing guarantees decision within 15 calendar days

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Why Jinee is Your Best Choice?

We ensure your seamless O1A visa process and simultaneously assist you with EB1A profile building for permanent residency.

Connect with Right Petitioner

We connect you with the right agent or petitioner to build your connections that reflect your exceptional qualities.

Gain Valuable Advisory Opinion & Recommendations

We assist you with securing written advisory opinion and recommendation letters which are critical for O1A petition approval.

Strategically Build your Profile

We help you identify gaps in your profile and add accomplishments that align with O1A visa requirements.

Strategic Evidence Compiling

We help you organize evidence aligning with O1A criteria and draft a compelling narrative to persuade USCIS officers.

Plan Growth and Extensions

We help you well plan your timeline so that you can enjoy a seamless stay in the US while preparing a strong EB1A profile.

Legal Support

We work with immigration attorneys to ensure that your documents strictly comply with USCIS regulations in every aspect from formatting to evidentiary standards.

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