O Visa

The O visa is a non-immigrant visa for persons who are internationally recognized as having extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. In order to qualify for an O-1 visa in the arts, the applicant must prove that he or she has achieved distinction in his or her field. In order to qualify for an O-1 visa in science, education, or business the applicant must prove that he or she has achieved a level of expertise that only a small percentage of persons in his or her field has achieved. Spouses and dependents of O-1 or P-1 visa holders can enter the United States under O-2 status or P-2 status, respectively.

P Visa

There are several types of P visas including athletes and entertainment groups that have attained international fame (P-1), groups performing under a reciprocal exchange program (P-2) and culturally unique performance groups (P-3). P visas may be used by athletic teams, circuses, dance troupes, musicians and other performing artists. Please contact our office for more information.

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