Why Should You Hire an O-1 Visa Lawyer?

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WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE AN O-1 VISA LAWYER?

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Hiring an O-1 visa attorney is important to get your visa approved as there are various processes and documentation that need to be submitted correctly for the acceptance and approval of your application. Even when the individuals qualify for the visa, even the simplest of mistakes can get the visa denied. As there is little room for discrepancies and mistakes, hiring an immigration attorney can help you get through the process easily.

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WHY SHOULD YOU HIREAN O-1 VISA LAWYER?

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Looking forward to getting an O-1visa? As the U.S immigration laws

are complicated and havestringent requirements, contacting

an immigration lawyer canincrease our chances to get yourvisa approved. So here are someimportant bits of information youshould know first about the O-1

visa and the main procedures ofacquiring one.

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OVERVIEW OF O1 VISA

The O-1 visa category is visa status for foreigners who demonstrateextraordinary ability & skills in their respective fields like science,

academics, business, sports, arts, etc. and are coming to the United Statesto continue to work in the area for which they have received recognition.Foreign nationals in the fields of science, education, business, or athleticsmust demonstrate “sustained national or international acclaim” pertain to

(O-1A), whereas foreign nationals in the field of arts need onlydemonstrate “prominence” or “distinction” in the field that falls in O-1B

category. On the other hand, foreign nationals coming to assist an artisticor athletic performance are issued an O-2 nonimmigrant status.

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As this visa category is anemployment visa that allows a

foreign national to come and work inthe United States, applications for an

O-1 type of Visa can be submittedthrough a qualified U.S agent, U.S.employer, or a foreign employer

representing the O-1 Visa candidate.The benefit of O-1 visa status is thatthe receiver can obtain permanent

resident status at the same timewhile living in the U.S. Here are the

various types of O-1 visa statusgranted:

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People who demonstrate their extraordinary skills in the field of sciences,academics, businesses, or sports.

This applies to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary skills in thefields of music, or media like T.V, press, and radio and have alsoreceived national or international recognition for the same.

People who will follow the O-1 person to a common event orperformance.

People who are the spouses or children of O-1 or O-2 visa holder statusindividuals

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O1 visa requirements are complex andstringent. To qualify for this visa, the

applicant must be able to demonstratethat he or she has received sustained

acclaim either nationally or internationallyand is seeking entry into the United States

to work in the same field for which theacclaim was achieved. In the sciences,

business, education, and athletic fields, thismeans that the person can demonstrate

that he or she is at the very top of theprofession. In the arts, the person must

have achieved distinction, which means heor she is a leading figure or person of

renown in the field.

O-1 VISA QUALIFICATIONS

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WHY SHOULD YOU CONTACTAN O1 VISA LAWYER?Hiring an O-1 visa attorney is importantto get your visa approved as there arevarious processes and documentationthat need to be submitted correctly forthe acceptance and approval of yourapplication. Even when the individuals

qualify for the visa, even the simplest ofmistakes can get the visa denied. Asthere is little room for discrepanciesand mistakes, hiring an immigration

attorney can help you get through theprocess easily. A qualified and

experienced immigration attorney canhelp you in the following ways:

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Effectively communicate with your U.S.employer to assist their sponsorshipof your visa status submission

Compile and present sample letters of recommendation that apply toyour sector to be utilized for reference purposes.

Help you fill all the necessary documentation accurately with no scope ofmistakes

The attorney can help you in getting an affidavit or advisory review oropinion with a suitable peer team or independent consulting bodyregarding the type of work you will be doing in the U.S.

The lawyer can help you in obtaining O-1 nonimmigrant status whichrequires the employer or agent to file a Form I-129, Petition forNonimmigrant Worker, with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS).

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It would be, therefore, wise to letan experienced immigrationlawyer handle your case and

get you through the visaapproval process. This will notjust ensure that everything is

done appropriately but will alsomaximize your chances of

getting your O-1 visa approvedsuccessfully.