WORK VISAS TO THE UNITED STATES

EXTRAORDINARY VISA TO THE UNITE STATUS

Persons with extraordinary ability demonstrated by national and/or international acclaim may enter the United States to work or perform at a specific event, such as a tour, lecture series, or project, to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability or achievement.

EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

The Extraordinary Ability Visa requires applicants to obtain an O-1 Visa prior to entry and show that the purpose of their stay is for a specific event related to their extraordinary ability or achievement. Basic requirements include that the a U.S. employer or sponsor must submit a petition on behalf of the applicant and demonstrate that their participation at an event is required and that he or she possesses the required extraordinary ability or achievement necessary. Once the petition is approved, applicants must then apply for a visa. Applicants may be required to meet certain criminal and medical requirements.

EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY VISA ENTITLEMENTS

An extension of your stay in the United States may be granted in 1-year increments for an indefinite time period.

Spouses and/or children under the age of 21 who wish to accompany or join the principal visa holder in the United States for the duration of his/her stay require derivative visa status. Spouses and children of visa holders may study in private or public schools in the United States without obtaining a Study Visa. Spouses may apply for work authorization if seeking employment for their duration of stay in the United States.

Skilled (Work) Visa provides you with the opportunity to work and live in the United States for a designated period at a specific job. As well, you are entitled to have dual intent, which means that you are able to maintain your visa status as a temporary worker while at the same time pursuing permanent residence, otherwise known as applying for a Green Card. As a Permanent Resident, you will have most of the rights of a United States Citizen, with few exceptions, including the right to live permanently in the United States, the right to be employed in the United States in any legal work, the right to study and the right to vote in some local elections.

You will also be able to travel freely among the 50 states and travel to and from the United States. As well, once eligible, you can apply become to a U.S. citizen.