J-1 visa - immigration to the United States for talented people

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This visa is issued to foreign nationals who have outstanding talent and reached the heights in art, science, sports and business.

Achievements should be recognized at the local or international level. A person must possess the knowledge and skills that will set it against other people.

This visa can get musicians, artists, actors, filmmakers and TV industry, athletes, scientists, entrepreneurs, researchers, designers, photographers, chefs, hairdressers and other people with extraordinary abilities. This is a great way to US immigration for talented people.

Advantages of O-1
You do not have a college education;
You can apply for a visa at any time of the year;
You can bring your spouse and children (they can not work, but will be able to learn);
No visa quota limit;
No hard peg to the employer (you can change employers and visa is not canceled at dismissal);
There are no restrictions on entry and exit from the United States;
There are unlimited annual visa extension;
In the second year you can apply for a Green Card;
You can apply for a change of immigration status;
You can go to study.
Categories
Visa "O" has the following categories:

O-1
O-1 has two kinds:

O-1A get people with extraordinary ability in the sciences, sports, education and business;
O-1B get people with extraordinary ability in the arts, film and TV industry;
O-2
O-2 was prepared persons accompanying the entertainer or sportsman O1 visa (aides, assistants, administrative personnel). Assistant must be an integral part of the owner of O-1. The assistant should have such important skills and experience for successful performance or activity with the owner of O-1, which can not easily compensate the employee a US citizen.

G-3
O-3 is issued to spouses and children (under 21 years) visa holders O-1 and O-2. It turns out that even the assistants will be able to bring your family.

Demands
To obtain a visa O-1, you must prove that you possess extraordinary abilities. You need to get a minimum of 3 out of 10 criteria by which to judge such abilities:

Preparation of national and international awards and prizes. Owning a Grammy Award or Nobel Prize enough to you immediately recognize particularly outstanding specialist.
Participation in the activities of any organization that brings together people with extraordinary abilities.
Publications in the press about you as a person with extraordinary abilities.
Participation as an expert in the evaluation of the professional activity of others. For example, the person judged or evaluated the work of others - took part in the jury or served on various commissions, committees (eg nominating committee for the Nobel Prize or an Oscar).
Documentary evidence to contribute to the development of science, culture, education, economy.
Author's publications
Solo exhibitions or shows, which were shown in several countries
Work in a managerial position in an organization with a solid reputation. For example, led the Union of Artists of the country.
Getting high returns from the performance of their work.
The commercial success of the play, movie or presentation with your participation. For example, a specialist put musical or ballet, which was a huge commercial success.
Some items may scare you, but not all that bad.

For example, if you are a graphic designer, and your mobile application got into collections AppStore or Google Play, then it will do for an international award.

To fit the criteria №2 - to be a member of a professional organization, it is enough to own account or on Dribbble Behance (online community of designers).

Not necessarily have only publication in the press. Suit and publication on websites and blogs.

Length of stay and the extension status
O1 visa is issued for 3 years. It can be renewed an unlimited number of times - every year for 1 year and up to the end of life. In the second year you can apply for a Green Card.

If you are interested in this visa and you want to estimate your chances of getting her fill in the form and get a free consultation from a US immigration lawyer.