What are the cross rules for visa quotas?

O- 1 visas are issued to those who have outstanding talents in science, art, education, business or sports to work in the United States. This kind of visa has no quota limit, and it is a new visa created by 1990 immigration law. Lawyer Zhang Daqin, a senior immigration lawyer, explained the skills of O- 1 visa to us.

O- 1 visa:

O- 1 visa is a kind of work visa, which is for people who have made great achievements in specific fields, that is, O- 1 visa for outstanding talents. O- 1 The visa is temporary, valid for 3 years at first, and can be extended indefinitely after that according to the needs of the employer.

If you want to apply for an O- 1 visa, you must apply by an American employer. American employers are applicants and foreign employees are beneficiaries. In addition to American employers, some art intermediaries can also apply.

O- 1 category -O- 1A (for outstanding talents in science, education, business and sports)

There will be eight standards in science, and at least three standards must be met.

The most ordinary people in the fields of science, technology and business, if they want to apply for O- 1 visa, usually need to meet the following conditions: they have written papers in their own fields, which are of high quality and widely cited; This industry has very picky and strict membership cards; Hold an indispensable position in a famous institution; Often comment on the work of peers as judges; Many media have reported his achievements; Publish articles written by others on the achievements, breakthroughs and influences during the evaluation period in newspapers, periodicals and media distributed throughout the country; Achieve great commercial success; Get a high salary, etc.

Choose three of these eight conditions, which proves that your position is very top.

O- 1 art of the second kind O- 1b (outstanding contribution to art)

O- 1 the third category O- 1B (outstanding contribution of film and television)

In terms of art, film and television also have box office-related conditions, such as playing an important leading role in a TV movie, which has achieved great commercial success, high ratings, high box office and high distribution; Exhibit works in important exhibitions, artists attend exhibitions, directors attend film festivals, etc. It can be proved that they are in a high position in this field.

All three types of O- 1 visas need to prove that the applicant is the top in this field, which is the highest project.

O- 1 visa materials:

O- 1 Visa requires the support of employers, the submission of documents and letters of recommendation, and the opinions of trade unions, especially in the film and television industry. Some industries find it difficult to get opinions, while others are relatively easy. If there is no such trade organization, it can be replaced by an expert recommendation letter.

In a word, O- 1 is suitable for outstanding talents. The initial validity period is 3 years, and can be extended indefinitely thereafter.