The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for the O-1B nonimmigrant visa classification for individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts and extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry. The guidance includes an appendix with examples of evidence that may satisfy the O-1B evidentiary criteria, as well as considerations relevant to evaluating such evidence. The guidance is aimed at providing adjudicators with predictable and transparent application of the O-1B evidentiary requirements, leading to consistent decisions and improvements in efficiency. The guidance is effective immediately and supersedes any related prior guidance on the topic.
If you or your family members have any questions about how immigration and nationality laws in the United States may affect you, or if you want to access additional information about immigration and nationality laws in the United States or Canada, please don’t hesitate to contact the immigration and nationality lawyers at NPZ Law Group. You can reach us by sending an email to info@visaserve.com or by calling us at 201-670-0006 extension 104. We also invite you to visit our website at www.visaserve.com for more information.