O-1A Visa: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement in Business, Science, Education, or Athletics

If you're seeking to work temporarily in the United States and possess exceptional skills, you may be eligible for the O-1A Extraordinary Ability and Achievement visa category. This visa is designed for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability or achievement in business, science, education, or athletics. For those with exceptional talents in the arts, including film and television, the O-1B visa would be the appropriate category. Further information about actor and artist visas can be found HERE.

To qualify, applicants must have a temporary job offer in the United States and demonstrate their extraordinary ability through sustained national or international acclaim. In the sectors of business, science, education, and athletics, 'extraordinary ability' is defined as a level of expertise indicating that the individual is among the small percentage who have risen to the top of their field. A successful petition must include comprehensive documentation and evidence supporting such a claim.

To explore your options for temporary work in the United States based on extraordinary ability in business, science, education, or athletics, contact our office today.