O-1 Visas of Extraordinary Ability

 

• These visas are issued to individuals who have achieved extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics as demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim and who seek to temporarily perform in the United States.

 

 

P-1 Visas for Performance Groups

 

• These visas are issued to performance groups which have been internationally recognized for their outstanding achievements in the discipline for a sustained and substantial period of time and who seek to temporarily perform in the United States.