Alex Why is it important to maintain your O-1 visa?
Maintaining your O-1 visa status is paramount to continuing to work in the U.S. under this visa. The O-1 visa is one of the most advantageous nonimmigrant work visas due to the ability to extend their status for an unlimited number of times and remain in the United States for as long they can justify the basis for their extension requests.
Can a spouse apply for an O-1 visa?
A: The spouse and unmarried children under the age of twenty-one may apply for O-3 visa or status, in order to accompany the O-1 visa holder to the US. The O-3 visa status does not confer authorization for employment in the US.
What happens to your O-1 status if you leave the US?
If the qualifying employer/employee relationship between you and your employer ends, then your O-1 status based on that specific job will also end. This will leave you with two options, which are to either have another O-1 petition filed for new employment or leave the United States.
When to apply for an O-1 visa extension?
USCIS allows the filing of an O-1 visa extension request up to six months before the expiration date on your I-94. While it is not mandatory to request an extension that early, it is recommended that you do so at least 45 days before the expiration date.
Maintaining your O-1 visa status is paramount to continuing to work in the U.S. under this visa. The O-1 visa is one of the most advantageous nonimmigrant work visas due to the ability to extend their status for an unlimited number of times and remain in the United States for as long they can justify the basis for their extension requests.
Where do I apply for an O-1 visa?
You will need to apply for a visa stamp at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy abroad before your O-1 status can be “activated.” If your O-1 was sponsored by an employer for a single position throughout your O-1 validity period, your O-1 status is valid only for the position stated on the O-1 petition, and for the period requested.
What to do when your O-1 petition is approved?
You can schedule your visa interview with your receipt number, beginning with EAC or WAC, once your O-1 petition is approved. During a visa appointment, you will be fingerprinted, photographed, and interviewed about your visa application and your prospective stay in the United States.
What happens to my O-1 status if I Lose my job?
The O-1 status is employment-based, so your status immediately ends on the date of employment is terminated. If a change of status or extension of stay has been granted, then you are not required to travel outside the U.S. and apply for an O-1 visa in order to “activate” your O-1 approval.