What are the terms of admission for O-1 nonimmigrants?

O-1 nonimmigrants can be initially admitted for up to three years, depending upon the need for their services. Spouses and children can be admitted for the same period in O-3 classification, and they may not take up employment. Extension of status requests may be approved in increments of one year. O-1 nonimmigrants generally are required to only work for one petitioning employer; however, there are exceptions. If more than one employer wants to hire the person, each employer may file a separate petition and prove all of the required elements. Also, a U.S. agent may file a single petition for a worker in an occupation that traditionally involves self-employment or workers with agents, and this petition may request employment with multiple employers.

Should you have any questions regarding your immigration matters, please contact the experienced immigration attorneys of Garg & Associates at 562-590-7300 or call our toll-free number at 877-517-4275. You can also submit an inquiry through our Long Beach Immigration Online Inquiry.