If you are at the top of your field, you have been featured in publications and national or international newspapers or a member of one of the most prestigious professional organizations. If you possess these characteristics, you are exceptional in your field. With your credentials, what is the best visa for you to travel to …
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Most of the time, when you think about O-1 Visas or Artist Visas, you probably envision actors, singers, visual artists, and dancers. Tattoo artists are one of the non-traditional artists who qualify for the O-1B visa. Why do Tattoo Artists Qualify for O-1 Visa? Tattooing is one of the earliest kinds of art, …
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An award is beneficial, as it enhances your professional profile and speaks to your reputation and leadership in your industry. Still, it is not required to qualify for the Artist Visa/ O-1 visa. I advocate expanding your career achievements to help you win the O-1 visa case. If you cannot meet the one-time major …
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To really bring yourself to the next level, you want to start to actively think about filing a trademark, creating an LLC and creating the legal structures in place to be able to support the growth, the business growth of your art and of your artistry. This is directly related to strengthening your O-1 Visa …
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The O-1 visa is a work visa with a maximum validity period of 3 years. You cannot volunteer your time or work as you need to demonstrate to the government that you will be employed. You can either file for an employer-based petition or an agent-based petition. Filing with an employer-petitioner can be restrictive as …
The O-1 is a temporary work visa whereas the EB-1A is a Green Card based on extraordinary ability. If you already have your O-1 temporary work visa, you may be interested in learning how to pursue the EB-1A Green Card. When you know you want to apply for the EB-1A Green Card, it is …
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Immigration forms are the technical requirement of the O-1 visa. The rest of your petition, including your contracts, advisory opinion, etc., are all considered to be documentary support. There are certain forms that the O-1 visa application process requires. If you have an attorney representing you throughout the O-1 visa process, the first form …
One of the six criteria for the O-1 visa is future employment contract. Your future work can be proven with a job offer letter, an offer of employment, an agreement, a contract, a deal memo, or a summary of the terms of the agreement. If you plan on working for one specific company while …
One of the six criteria for the O-1 visa is national or international recognition within your field. There are a variety of ways you can satisfy this criterion of national or international recognition. This can include press articles, publications of your work, or press features. It is extremely critical that when you are applying …
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The O-1 visa is a professional work visa, not a volunteer visa. This means that you must include proof of your future work in the United States, including how much you will be making. Form I-129 includes a section that asks for your proposed salary in your future employment. It is important to note …
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