All recommendation letters should: 1. be written on headed paper 2. be dated 3. contain a greeting such as ‘Dear USCIS’ or ‘Dear Examiner’ 4. have a brief introduction of the letter writers accolades 5. tell how the writer knows the artist 6. *detail how the artist is extraordinary 7. most importantly be signed be accompanied with a bio of the referee or proof of the notability of the organization
Tag: O1
Information pertaining to the O1 visa.
10 Best Actionable Tips: US O-1 Visa to EB1 Green Card
You have been working in the USA on your extraordinary non-immigrant O-1 visa and now it’s time to upgrade to an immigrant EB-1 Extraordinary Green Card as an alien of extraordinary ability – here are 10 Steps to keep in mind.
PS This information is also suitable for all temporary visa holders eg. HB-1, J-1
1 – Dissect your O-1 Petition
2 – Understand the Qualifying Criteria
3 – Put it to Work
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O1 US Artist Visa WARNING – ACTORS ONLY!
Actors need to be aware of the issues with the O visa. No other occupation is having these problems. US Film Studios; ABC, Sony, NBC Universal etc. do not accept the O visa. If you can go straight for the EB-1 Green Card, it might be…
24 Steps to apply for the US O1 Visa – Checklist
There are many parts to the O-1 Visa.
There is very little to do on the forms, your interview is less than 10 minutes, your US Custom Border Patrol entry interview is one minute tops. It’s the gathering of evidence, finding contracts and a sponsor, your responsibility, that can take a while.
It’s best to keep separate folders to organize your paperwork.
O1A Visa How To (2024)
The O1-A is an excellent alternative to the H-1B, E-2, E-3, B-1, P visas etc. If you are a working in your field then there is a good chance that you may qualify. The artist O1 visa basics are: 1. It is a non-immigrant visa allowing you come and go from the USA as you please. 2. A sponsor is required. You may only work for that sponsor. (More below and here)…
17 Must-Knows for Getting Your Artist O-1 Visa: 2024
If you are a working artist you could be eligible for the O-1 work visa. This is a priority visa and is processed fast by the USCIS (potentially within 15 days after submission.) The O1-B is further broken down into ARTS Visa and MPTV Visa (Motion Picture Television) (More Below!)