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O1A Arts Extraordinary US Visa

U.S. Customs Entry Questions

Customs and Border Protection have the power to overrule your visa. You must be prepared for your first Border Entry on your new visa. You’ll be asked when entering the U.S. these questions. Failure to do so will mean you can be brought to secondary inspection. Failing that you may be asked to attend a deferred inspection or even be deported on the spot.

10 Lessons Learned – USCIS Officer Comes Clean

Thank you to this anonymous officer for taking the time out to advise us. This post is full of gems. It comes back to the old adage “Keep it simple sweetheart”. Lessons learned from a USCIS former officer. 1. Why the USCIS is so slow.
2. Forms should be completed properly.
3. The burden of evidence is on the applicant.
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13 Considerations: Sponsor for the O1-B Visa

All O visas are “sponsored” visas, meaning you need a representative eg. an employer, a manager, agent or company to sponsor you. Your visa sponsor is known as a ‘petitioner’ by the USCIS. There is more to choosing your sponsor than you might think. (This is also true for temporary visas and the P visas).

Many artists come to the USA on the Single Project O-1 visa in order to see if the US is somewhere they would be happy to work and live before committing to a 3 year “blanket O visa” or upgrading to the EB-1 green card. The O1 visa sponsor is very an important aspect to this.

Types of USA Visas for Actors

Are you an actor wishing to work in Hollywood? Do you have your sights set on the bright lights of Broadway? If you are looking to pursue an acting career in the United States, understanding the ins and outs of the USA visa system is crucial.

Is the O-1 visa better than a H1B?

The O-1 visa is for individuals with extraordinary abilities in certain fields, such as athletics, science, business, education, or the arts. The H-1B visa is for individuals who will be working in a specialty occupation, which typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specific field. Both O-1 and H-1B visa have their own respective advantages and disadvantages.