{"id":53226,"date":"2023-09-14T23:20:48","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T03:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/duplicate-3686703.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com\/?p=53226"},"modified":"2023-09-14T23:20:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T03:20:48","slug":"what-is-an-extraordinary-ability-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imwong.com\/2023\/09\/14\/what-is-an-extraordinary-ability-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an extraordinary ability visa?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is no question that everyone on Earth is extraordinary, simply because everyone is unique. Yet, in the context of U.S. immigration law, the word \u201cextraordinary\u201d assumes a very specific meaning. O-1 visas are granted to foreign nationals of so-called \u201cextraordinary ability.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This concept is subjective, so it\u2019s important to avoid being offended if you don\u2019t qualify as having \u201cextraordinary ability\u201d according to this immigration classification. What\u2019s extraordinary to you may not seem so extraordinary when compared to thousands of others from all over the world with similar skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What does \u201cextraordinary ability\u201d mean for immigration purposes?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">O-1 visas are classified as nonimmigrant employment-based visas. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/temporary-workers\/o-1-visa-individuals-with-extraordinary-ability-or-achievement\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They are made available<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to foreign nationals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability in the following fields:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Motion pictures and\/or television<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Athletics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Arts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Science<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be deemed \u201cof extraordinary ability,\u201d a visa applicant must provide proof that they are among those considered to be at the top of their chosen professional and\/or creative field. For example, a professor whose work has been awarded multiple great honors within their field may be in a position to secure an O-1 visa. Supporting explanations of someone\u2019s prestige from independent, objective sources are generally required as part of the application process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Those who have achieved great things in major industries of endeavor may be in a strong position to seek an O-1 visa. Yet, even individuals who are very skilled in their area of expertise can potentially benefit from legal guidance when navigating the U.S. immigration process, which is something important to keep in mind when approaching the goal of traveling stateside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is no question that everyone on Earth is extraordinary, simply because everyone is unique. Yet, in the context of U.S. immigration law, the word \u201cextraordinary\u201d assumes a very specific meaning. 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