| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
Here, you will find detailed answers to many of most common immigration questions. |  |
| 1. | What is O-1 visa? | | | |
| | The O-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in one of the following three categories to enter into the U.S. and engage in official activity: |
| | | | | | • | Sciences, education, business, and athletics |  | | • |
Arts | | | • | Motion picture or TV industries |
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| 2. | What privileges do I enjoy on O-1 visas? | | |
| | | On O-1 visa, you may: | | | |
| | | • | Receive your visa quickly |
| | • | Travel freely in and out of the U.S. for the term of the visa |
| | • | Apply for O-2 visas for accompanying essential support personnel |
| | • | Apply for O-3 visas for accompanying dependents |
| | • | Not be required to prove that you intend to return to your home country residence when your business
in the U.S. is completed | | | • | Apply for permanent residence while in O status |
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What are the limitations of O-1 visa? | | | | | | On
O-1 visa, you may: | | | | | |
| • | Take up employment for the position, event, or activity for which the USCIS granted approval | |
| • | Take up employment with multiple employers only if each employer files a separate Form I-129 | |
| • | Commence employment on the date authorized by the USCIS and must terminate the employment no later than the date authorized |
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