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O-1 Questions: How Can You Show Evidence of Judging Others’ Work?
In order to qualify for an O-1 visa, it is important to convince USCIS that you are successful and well-respected in your specific field. One accomplishment that can go a long way towards proving this argument is if you have served as a judge over other people's work....
O-1 Questions: What Published Materials and Awards Show You’re at the Top of Your Field?
When applying for an O-1 visa, you may need to show evidence of working “at the top of your field”. This could include internationally recognized awards and publications. You may wonder, what are some specific examples of these materials? What awards or publications...
VIDEO: June Immigration Updates
Check out Marks Gray Business Immigration & Compliance attorney Giselle Carson's June Immigration updates!
What Does a Foreign National Need to Do to Apply for an O-1 Visa?
If you have looked into the O-1 visa and determined that you qualify, the next step is figuring out what you must do to apply. Since this visa is employer-specific, that means that either they or their designated agent has to complete Form I-129 with an O supplement...
What Exactly Is an O-1 Visa and Who Is It For?
Not just anyone can get an O-1 visa. That is probably the best place to start. This type of visa is typically reserved for world-class athletes, artists, entertainers and the like. Those are just a sampling of the professions that qualify for O-1 visas, though. The...
VIDEO: What is the difference between Work Visas and Work Permits?
In this video, Immigration Business and Compliance attorney Giselle Carson speaks on the differences between Work Visas and Work Permits.
What Is the Process to Get an O-1 Visa? Take a Look at This Helpful Flowchart
There are lots of reasons you might be considering getting an O-1 visa. Maybe you don't qualify for the H-1B, TN, or L-1, but you are a professional athlete. Or a successful executive. Or performer, professor, scientist, doctor, or simply someone who works in a...
Book Excerpt: Benefits of an O-1 Visa over an H-1B
Considering the limitations of the H-1B visa, we encourage our clients to consider alternative work visas. One of the most interesting of these is the O-1 visa. What's so great about the O-1 visa? Here is an excerpt from the “O-1 Visa for Individuals with...
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