Visa O-1 allows creative and artistic persons that have notable achievements is their field, to come to legally live and work in the United States. However, the definition is too vague and is lacking a lot of more specific information that can be ‘consumed’ by a non-lawyer, and it often can be unclear what types of occupation can be considered for O-1 visa application and approval.
In fact, there are multiple professions that can potentially qualify you for visa O1, with a list of such professions aggregated below. If you are an artistic and creative person, please, read through this list of professions to find if visa O-1 can be the right visa for you.
Visa O-1 for Music Professionals: Conductors, vocalists, accompanists or soloists (various music instruments), sound producers and sound engineers, art and creative directors, song writers, composers, music producers, disc jockeys,
Visa O-1 for Ballet, Choreography and Dance professionals: Dancers, choreographers, directors, dance writers, producers, art and creative directors, production directors.
Visa O-1 for Writing and Publishing Professionals: writers, authors, editors, publishers, journalists, professional critics.
Visa O-1 for Theater, Television and Motion Picture Industry Professionals: performers of various genres, actors, costume and makeup designers, playwriters and screenwriters, producers, directors, dramaturgs.
Visa O-1 for Fashion and Clothing Industry Professionals: fashion and clothing designers, textile and accessory designers, art and creative directors, production directors, visual presenters and stylists.
Visa O-1 for Photography and Visual Arts Professionals: art painters, photographers, graphic designers, special effects artists, 3D artists, animators, projection mapping artists, web designers, interior designers.
Visa O-1 for Culinary Industry Professionals: chefs and cooks.
Visa O-1 for Beauty and Fashion Professionals: makeup artists, hair, brows and eyelash stylists, stylists and fashion consultants.
Visa O-1 or a Green Card: what way to choose?
If your are a truly internationally acclaimed professional, and your background of achievements is very strong, you may be eligible to apply for a Green Card without having to apply to visa O-1 first. However, in many cases it can be a safe practice to obtain O-1 visa first and work towards strengthening your portfolio of achievements while forking in the US to improve your chances for a Green Card.
Filimonov Law Firm, PLLC can help you create your O-1 visa case and file visa application which includes the following:
- We will conduct a thorough interview to find out your visa eligibility and determine how strong your case is;
- We will assist you in collecting and assembling the necessary documentation to support your case;
- Assist in drafting your sponsor and employer’s support letter articulating your achievements and advocating for your background to meet legislative requirements for O-1 visa eligibility;
- Assembling supporting documentation and an effective way to provide the best evidence and support for your visa application;
- Obtaining required ‘Advisory Opinion’ from the labor union or other relevant professional association or peer group in your field the United States.
