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All You Need to Know About Your O1 Visa Interview

To qualify for the O1 visa, there is a long list of possible evidence that can be presented to the U.S. embassy to prove your extraordinary ability. This evidence can be in the form of international awards, membership in prestigious organizations, or a high salary. To explore your eligibility as an extraordinary individual, the consular officer will take your interview and then finally approve your application. If you applying for the O1 visa from within the U.S., you need not go through the O1 visa interview. On the other hand, if you are applying for the o1 visa from outside the U.S, you will first have to fill DS-160 online and then schedule an interview to finally get your visa approved.

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All You Need to Know About Your O1 Visa Interview

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  1. All You Need to Know About Your O1 Visa Interview

  2. O1 Visa Overview The O1 visa is granted to individuals with extraordinary abilities in a variety of specific fields. Depending on the field of your extraordinary ability, you may qualify for one of the two O1 categories i.e. O-1A: who demonstrate extraordinary achievement in the fields of business, science, education, or athletic and O-1B for individuals those who possess extraordinary ability in the field of arts, television, or film. Any applicant applying for an O1 visa must have a job offer in the United States and must visit the U.S. for employment in the same field that they have demonstrated their extraordinary skills in.

  3. To qualify for O1 Visa, you need to demonstrate extraordinary ability by presenting proof of your abilities to the U.S. embassy which may include any major awards or prizes like an Olympic medal or Pulitzer prize, Published articles in major academic journals, Original research in an academic field, etc. As you file an O1 visa application and submit all the required documents, you may have to pass your O1 visa interview to finally get your visa approved.

  4. O1 visa interview To qualify for the O1 visa, there is a long list of possible evidence that can be presented to the U.S. embassy to prove your extraordinary ability. This evidence can be in the form of international awards, membership in prestigious organizations, or a high salary. To explore your eligibility as an extraordinary individual, the consular officer will take your interview and then finally approve your application. If you applying for the O1 visa from within the U.S., you need not go through the O1 visa interview. On the other hand, if you are applying for the o1 visa from outside the U.S, you will first have to fill DS-160 online and then schedule an interview to finally get your visa approved.

  5. However, the O1 visa interview requirement varies for each visa applicant. The department of State chooses who will appear for an interview. People who fail to present solid evidence along with the application, are most likely to be called for an interview, for which you must be thoroughly prepared.

  6. What documents you need to bring Below listed are several O1 visa documents that you will need to bring to the U.S. consulate or embassy at the time of interview: The printout of your online DS-160 application Print of your interview appointment letter A valid passport that should be valid for at least 6 months after your intended period of stay in the United States. Your photograph as per Department of State guidelines USCIS I-797 Approval Notice The printed receipt of your MRV fee

  7. You must take all these documents to the U.S. consulate or embassy on your appointment date. Once your biometrics is taken, you are then called for your O1 visa interview. Your interview may last for around 20 minutes. If the interview goes well, your visa will be put into your passport and you can finally travel to the U.S. as an O1 visa holder.

  8. Note:AS each case is different from each other, depending on your case, you may have to take supplementary documents to your interview. If you have an immigration attorney by your side, he/she can help you to determine exactly which O1 visa interview documents you need to bring.

  9. Sample interview questions The consular officer takes your O1 visa interview to make sure that your identity is genuine and that you are qualified for the O1 category visa. Thus, the officer may ask you simple questions about your personal life, your job in the U.S., the purpose of the visit, and your background. Remember that even if the USCIS approved your petition, the consular officer cannot deny your visa at the interview. Thus, it requires you to be fully prepared. You should be able to answer each question clearly and honestly. Once the officer is convinced that your case is not fraudulent and that you will an asset to the U.S. he approves your visa application.

  10. Here are some of the sample questions that you may expect during your O1 visa interview: What is your name? What company/organization in the U.S. do you work for? Have you been to the U.S. before? If yes, when and why? When are you planning to return to your home country? How long has it been for you to work in your field? How did you get in contact with your employer? What is your salary? What Is your work responsibility with the employer? How long do you plan on staying in the U.S.? Where will you be living in the U.S. on arrival? Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Which awards have you received for your work?

  11. Your consular officer may ask you any question which cannot be compiled in one single list. This list provides you only some of the sample questions which you can expect at your O1 visa interview. To get a better understanding of the questions it is better that you speak with your immigration attorney. Along with preparing you for your O1 visa interview, your immigration lawyer can also help you file the paperwork, represent you in front of USCIS, and help you get through the entire process with ease.

  12. Contact Us :- LAW OFFICES OF CARO KINSELLA www.immigrationlawyerfl.com 353 1 963 0777 - (954) 304-2243 info@ckinsellalaw.com

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