4 Must Knows for After Getting an O-1 Visa Approval When You Applied While You Were in the U.S. Your work is not done after you get the USCIS approval letter and just because you have an O-1 Visa for three years does not mean, you can just stay in the U.S. without meeting certain...Read More
If you do not have a fully executed, written contract with your employer for the O-1 Visa petition, do not worry. These 2 Top Tips will help you plan and build evidence to meet the contract requirement. Submit a deal memo, group of emails, or other writing that meets the requirements of a basic contract,...Read More
1. Have the Employer Letter follow a similar format as an expert letter in establishing the distinguished background of the employer. An employer letter is not an expert letter but usually the employers are experts in the industry, and therefore, what they write in the letter could also serve as expert testimony. 2. The employer...Read More
An O-1 Visa itinerary is a key component of your application and must be put together in a way that helps your application. It must also contain critical information for the USCIS officer. Here are some tips for a strong O-1 Visa itinerary. 1. Be clear and detailed Have all the information on the itinerary:...Read More
1. Be interpersonal Form genuine, close relationships with a range of individuals who can go in touch on different points of your experience/character 2. Have a range of letters that show adaptability and versatility They should all speak on different things that connect to your main career. These letters can come from former clients,...Read More
The more evidence the better. Make sure you can explain all the evidence. Do recommenders/employers back up the evidence? Is the evidence reputable? Gain valuable experience! Read More
1. Build up your portfolio It is never too late or too early to start. By building your brand and having a clear and established vision, it will help you stay focused and be a launchpad for your career. 2. Connect with established people in your field Networking is a key strategy. These people can...Read More
1. Get a stamp If in the U.S., go overseas and submit a visa application to schedule your interview with the consulate and get the O-1 Visa stamp in your passport. If already in your country of citizenship, submit the visa application, attend the interview, and get your passport stamped with the visa. 2. Preparation...Read More
This article will help you plan in meeting at least 3 of the O-1 Visa criteria by using 3 of the most underutilized criteria for establishing extraordinary ability. You can build a successful petition that gets approved by showing the following: 1) Judging or Panel experience, 2) Membership in a Distinguished Association, and 3) Being...Read More
You need to submit strong expert letters that make an argument for why you are extraordinary and your O-1 Visa should be approved, and not that the expert thinks you are a lovely person and extraordinary just because they use the word extraordinary. These 5 Tops Tips will help you build a strong expert letter...Read More
