The O-1 non-immigrant visa is for individuals who possess extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or have demonstrated a record of extraordinary achievements in the motion picture or television industry and have been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.

The O non-immigrant visa classification includes:

• O-1A: Individuals with extraordinary abilities in the sciences, education, business, or athletics (excluding the arts, motion picture, or television industry).
• O-1B: Individuals with extraordinary abilities in the arts or extraordinary achievements in the motion picture or television industry.
• O-2: Individuals who accompany the O-1 artist or athlete to assist in a specific event or performance.
• O-3: Spouses or children of O-1 or O-2 non-immigrants.

These petitions must be sponsored by a U.S. employer and supported with contracts, references, and evidence of ability.