Articles for tag: extraordinary ability, O-1 visa, work visa

JasonWashington

Law
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O-1 Visa Guide for Individuals With Extraordinary Ability

The O-1 visa is often described as a work visa for famous people, but celebrity is not the legal test. Researchers, founders, engineers, athletes, artists, musicians, and other professionals may qualify when their record shows sustained recognition and they are coming to the United States to continue work in their field. The category is demanding, ...

JasonWashington

Law

L-1 Visa for Intracompany Transfers: Eligibility and Process

An L-1 visa intracompany transfer can be a practical route for a multinational company that needs to move an experienced employee from an overseas office to a related U.S. operation. Unlike the H-1B category, it is not built around an annual lottery, and the employee does not apply independently. The U.S. employer or qualifying organization ...