Extraordinary Ability (O-1 Visas)

The O visa is available to foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics, who have received sustained national or international recognition for the ability. In order for a group to qualify, each member of the group must individually meet the extraordinary ability test. The visas are only issued for a specific event or performance.

Essential Support Personnel (O-2 Visas)

O-2 visas are available to people accompanying and assisting O-1 visa holders for a specific event or performance. The person must be an integral part of the performance and have skills which are not of a general nature and cannot be performed by other people.