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O-1A Visa

The O-1A Visa is a nonimmigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in sciences, education, business, or athletics. Applicants must provide extensive evidence of their accomplishments and a U.S. job offer to work temporarily in the U.S., contributing significantly to their field. Recipients include renowned scientists, professors, business leaders, and athletes. The rigorous application process requires proof of sustained acclaim, such as awards or significant contributions. The O-1A Visa offers opportunities for top-tier professionals to advance their careers in the U.S., with the possibility of extensions.

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Eligibility Criteria for the O-1A Visa

Applicants must demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and meet at least three of the following criteria, or provide evidence of a one-time major achievement (e.g., Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, or Olympic medal):

  • Receipt of nationally or internationally recognized awards or prizes for excellence in their field.
  • Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievement, as judged by recognized experts.
  • Published material about the applicant’s work in professional or major trade publications or media.
  • Original contributions of major significance to their field, evidenced by patents, citations, or other documentation.
  • Authorship of scholarly articles in professional journals or other major media.
  • Evidence of a high salary or remuneration compared to peers in the field.
  • Judging the work of others in the same or allied field, such as serving on expert panels or juries.
  • Employment in a critical or essential capacity for distinguished organizations or establishments.
  • Coming to the U.S. to work temporarily in their field of extraordinary ability, supported by a U.S. employer, agent, or sponsor.

Family Members

Spouses and unmarried children (under 21) of O-1A Visa holders can accompany them on an O-3 Visa, valid for the same duration as the applicant’s visa and subject to the same limitations.

Is there a cap on the number of O-1A Visas issued annually?
No, there is no annual cap on O-1A Visas.
The initial stay for an O-1A Visa can be up to three years.
Yes, extensions are possible. USCIS evaluates extensions on a case-by-case basis, granting up to one year per increment with a new Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker.
No, O-3 Visa holders cannot work in the U.S. However, they can study full-time or part-time.

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