H-1B and O-1 Work Visas
H-1B Visa: Specialty Occupations
The H-1B visa is for an individual in occupations that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific specialty, or its equivalent.
O-1 Visa: Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
The O-1 visa is for the individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.
H-1B Eligibility
You are eligible for an H-1B work visa if you meet one of the following criteria:
1. Have completed a U.S. bachelor’s or higher degree required by the specific specialty occupation from an accredited college or university, or
2. Hold a foreign degree that is the equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s or higher degree in the specialty occupation, or
3. Hold an unrestricted state license, registration, or certification which authorizes you to fully practice the specialty occupation and be engaged in that specialty in the state of intended employment, or
4. Have education, training, or progressively responsible experience in the specialty that is equivalent to the completion of such a degree, and have recognition of expertise in the specialty through progressively responsible positions directly related to the specialty.
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You must be at least 18 years old. There is no upper age limit.
To apply for an H-1B visa, email your resume/CV to career@ifers.org or click on the following button:
O-1 Eligibility
You are eligible for an O-1 work visa if you can demonstrate extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim and you are coming temporarily to the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability.
Extraordinary ability in the fields of science, education, business or athletics means a level of expertise indicating that the person is one of the small percentage who has risen to the very top of the field of endeavor.
Extraordinary ability in the field of arts means distinction. Distinction means a high level of achievement in the field of the arts evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered to the extent that a person described as prominent is renowned, leading, or well-known in the field of arts.
To qualify for an O-1 visa in the motion picture or television industry, the beneficiary must demonstrate extraordinary achievement evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition significantly above that ordinarily encountered to the extent the person is recognized as outstanding, notable or leading in the motion picture and/or television field.
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You must be at least 18 years old. There is no upper age limit.
To apply for an O-1 visa, email your resume/CV to career@ifers.org or click on the following button: