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United States O-1 visa

1 current source-backed O-1 visa pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-10-22

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementStructured main conditions are not available in the current source extract.2026-10-22Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementApplication fee (premium processing Form I-907)2,965 USDOfficial source
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementApplication fee (regular employer Form I-129 online)1,005 USDOfficial source
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementApplication fee (regular employer Form I-129 paper)1,055 USDOfficial source
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementApplication fee (small employer or nonprofit Form I-129 online)530 USDOfficial source
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementApplication fee (small employer or nonprofit Form I-129 paper)530 USDOfficial source
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementFirst permit valid for36 monthsOfficial source
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementCan be renewedyesOfficial source
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementJob offer or employer sponsorship requiredyesOfficial source
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementQualification requirednone statedOfficial source
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or AchievementWhere to applyat a consulate abroadOfficial source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.uscis.gov · Checked 2026-10-22
  2. Immigration and Nationality Act section 101(a)(15)(O), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(O), as implemented in 8 CFR 214.2(o)U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · Checked 2026-10-22