O-1 Outstanding Talent Work Visa

Suitable for:

Individuals who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in science, art, education, business or sports.


Criteria: 

Have outstanding achievements in the fields of science, art, education, business or sports;

Provide at least three proof of achievements as stipulated by USCIS (such as awards, publications, reviews, media coverage, core contributions, etc.);

A sponsor must be an American employer or agency.  

Advantages:

It is suitable for applicants who need to quickly start working in the United States and can be used as a pre-transition for EB1A.

Typical applicants:

Researchers, Artists, Performing Artists, Entrepreneurs.