Visa

O-1

The temporary visa that speeds up your entry into the United States.

Who is eligible for the O-1 Visa?

Foreign professionals with extraordinary abilities or achievements and recognized national or international acclaim, who have a job offer in the United States.

How long is the O-1 Visa valid?

As a temporary visa, it is initially valid for up to three years. However, it can be extended in one-year increments with no limit on renewals.

What are the advantages of the O-1 Visa?


In six to eight months, you can be in the United States.

It allows you to bring your spouse and children under 21 as dependents.

While it does not grant a Green Card, it can serve as a pathway to a permanent visa category such as EB-1 or EB-2 NIW.

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Somos um escritório de advocacia especializado em direito de imigração, liderado pelo advogado Dr. Otávio Haverroth Silva, licenciado tanto pelo California Bar Association quanto pela Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil. Além disso, somos membros da AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association), o que assegura que nossas práticas de imigração estejam sempre alinhadas com as mais recentes políticas e regulamentações dos Estados Unidos.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. If you have children or a spouse abroad who were included in the initial petition, they will need to apply for visas to enter the United States.

Yes, it is possible to move to another state while the U-Visa is pending. However, it is important to follow some guidelines to ensure that the move does not interfere with the processing of the application:

  1. Notify USCIS:
    • Inform USCIS of any address change within 10 days of moving. This can be done online through Form AR-11 (Change of Address) available on the USCIS website.
  2. Maintain Communication:
    • Ensure that all USCIS communications, including notifications and requests for additional documentation, can be forwarded to your new address.
  3. Track your Case:
    • Moving to another state should not negatively impact the processing of your application, but it is crucial to closely monitor the status of your case and any correspondence from USCIS.


Following these steps will help ensure that your move does not cause complications in the processing of your U-Visa.

Yes, an immigrant can leave the United States while their U-Visa application is pending, but they must be cautious and aware of some important considerations. The U-Visa is intended for victims of certain crimes who have assisted or are assisting authorities in investigating or prosecuting these crimes.

Here are some crucial points to consider:

  1. Travel Authorization: While the U-Visa application is pending, the immigrant must apply for a travel authorization known as "Advance Parole" before leaving the U.S. Without this authorization, leaving the U.S. may be interpreted as abandoning the U-Visa application.
  2. Reentry Risks: Even with “Advance Parole”, there is always a risk when attempting to reenter the U.S. Admission to the country is at the discretion of the immigration officer at the border.

 

Therefore, while it is possible to travel outside the United States while awaiting U-Visa processing, it is essential to do so with caution and proper legal preparation to avoid compromising the application.

Lack of cooperation may result in the denial or revocation of the U-VISA.

Yes, spouses, children under 21 years old, and, if the applicant is under 21, parents and siblings under 18 years old.

After the U-Visa process is approved, and after 3 years of continuous presence in the U.S. with the U-Visa, the petitioner may apply for permanent residency (green card).

No. The process is confidential and the abuser is not notified.

Yes, children under 21 years old can be included as dependents.

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