The maximum time allowed on both the USA O1A and O1B visas is 3 years. The visa can then be extended for a year at a time. If you submit a Change of Sponsor it is possible to be approved for another full 3 years. At any time a concurrent O visa can be submitted, also, for the full 3 years. MORE…
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ARTS Extraordinary US Visa – O1 and EB1
How to get your Career Visa Ready
If you are not yet at a high level in your career, then proving your EB1 Green Card application may be difficult and you may decide to concentrate on the O-1 visa. It is still very possible that you may be approved. MORE…
Attorney said I do not qualify! 5 Reasons
An attorney may convince you that your extraordinary ability case EB1 or O1 visa is not strong enough, even after you have provided all the evidence to the contrary. Here are the main reasons we have found why they have said this –
Attorney Guide – Extraordinary Visa Specific
If you are self petitioning and don’t feel confident in your abilities in arguing your own case, of course, hire an experienced attorney. There is a lot of work involved in the application, most of which you have to do on your own anyway.
USA Artist Visa Costs (2025)
O-1 – Temporary Artist Visa
Here are the costs broken down:
USCIS Form I-129: $460
Union Consultation Letter approx $250 – $500
US Embassy Consular Processing $190 +
Print & Postage $150
Total = $1,050 – $1,300 approx
Premium Processing: $2,500* (not necessary)
Attorney Fee: $8,000 approx
Visa Communities
We found these particular websites fantastic for O1A visa, O1B visa, NIW and EB1 Green Card advice.
Reddit
Trackitt
ImmiHelp
Immigration.com
AM22Tech
Best Practices: first search for what you need to know before you post your own question.
Review: ArtistGreenCard.com
Mei, Z and I DIY’d our visa applications using the site ArtistGreenCard.com We met at a party and discovered we had both used their service. That party was the impetus for starting this site with Jason. We owe our careers in the USA to ArtistGreenCard.com so here is our review…
How can an artist immigrate to the US? (Easier Than You Might Think)
There are several paths to working in the USA in your specialist field – we have selected the pertinent ones out of the potential 22 visa types below. We have not included the possible student visas as we are concerned that if you are already an ‘expert in your field’ the USCIS might question why are you on a student visa. We ask that you consider that on your visa journey.
How long is EB-1 Green Card valid?
Once you have the physical green card it can be easily renewed every 10 years. With this type of green card you can become a citizen within 5 years.
Your green card will be mailed to your US address.
Your green card is forever as long as you:
don’t commit a crime worthy of deportation
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28 Reasons why O-1 Visa and EB-1 Green Cards are rejected or denied
These are the main reasons that Artist Visa and Green Cards are rejected or denied: 1. Incorrect interpretations of the USCIS criteria 2. Combining criteria arguments on the petition letter 3. Petition letter does not match the evidence 4. Fraudulent evidence
5. Missing evidence…