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You have significant achievements, but in order to obtain an O-1 visa, you must intend to continue working in the same professional field

Key advantages of O-1 visa: Issued for 3 years with the possibility of renewal;Number of visas issued per year by the US government is not limited;Your spouse or children under the age of 21 can obtain an O-3 visa, which gives the right to move and reside in the US.To be approved for an O-1 visa, you need to have at least 3 of the 6 achievements listed below: Had a leading or starring role;Media publications about you;You were a key member of the production;Commercial success of your piece of work;Acclaim from experts;You have or will have high salary or remuneration.These may look intimidating, but certainly not impossible. The real key is interpreting these in a favorable way. An experienced immigration lawyer will be able to select the right category for your achievements and prove their value. How to apply: You have to make sure your job offer is valid. The application process starts from your employer, so without your employer willing to sponsor you, there is no chance of getting the O-1 visa.Your employer must file Form I-129 petition for Nonimmigrant Workers with all the documents proving that you have extraordinary abilities and pay the application fee. The petition must get to USCIS at least 45 days before you have to start your employment.It takes about two to three months for the USCIS to process the petition. If you want to speed up the review process up to 15 days, you can order Premium Processing ($1,500). Please note that this does not affect your chances in any way.After the USCIS reviews the petition, they will give your employer the “notice” of their decision. If the decision is positive, then you can begin the application process.Required documents: Letter of recommendation from a specialist in their field.A copy of the written work contract. The contract must include a summary of the agreement under which you will be employed.A document explaining the activities and events you will participate in.Proof of your extraordinary abilities or achievements (the list and explanations are indicated above).To increase your chances, we advise you to hire a competent immigration lawyer. We wish you good luck! See you in the USA.
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