Legal Definitions - O Visa

O Visa

An O visa is a type of non-immigrant visa that allows foreign workers to temporarily work in the United States. This visa is granted to individuals who have exceptional abilities in fields such as science, arts, education, business, athletics, or the motion picture and television industry. To qualify, the individual must have earned an internationally recognized award or have other qualifications such as a high salary or significant contributions to their field.

• An Olympic gold medalist from another country who wants to train in the United States with a coach would need an O visa.
• A famous musician from another country who wants to perform in the United States would need an O visa.
• A scientist who has made significant contributions to their field and has been recognized internationally would need an O visa to work in the United States temporarily.

These examples illustrate how individuals with exceptional abilities or achievements in their field can obtain an O visa to work temporarily in the United States. The visa allows them to share their talents and skills with American audiences or work with American colleagues to further their field of expertise.