All You Needto KnowAbout YourO1 VisaInterview

O1 Visa Overview

The O1 visa is granted to individuals with extraordinary abilities in a variety of specific

fields. Depending on the field of your extraordinary ability, you may qualify for one of the

two O1 categories i.e. O-1A: who demonstrate extraordinary achievement in the fields of

business, science, education, or athletic and O-1B for individuals those who possess

extraordinary ability in the field of arts, television, or film. Any applicant applying for an O1

visa must have a job offer in the United States and must visit the U.S. for employment in the

same field that they have demonstrated their extraordinary skills in.

To qualify for O1 Visa, you need to

demonstrate extraordinary ability by

presenting proof of your abilities to the

U.S. embassy which may include any

major awards or prizes like an Olympic

medal or Pulitzer prize, Published

articles in major academic journals,

Original research in an academic field,

etc. As you file an O1 visa application

and submit all the required documents,

you may have to pass your O1 visa

interview to finally get your visa

approved.

O1 visa interview

To qualify for the O1 visa, there is a long list of possible evidence that can be

presented to the U.S. embassy to prove your extraordinary ability. This evidence

can be in the form of international awards, membership in prestigious

organizations, or a high salary. To explore your eligibility as an extraordinary

individual, the consular officer will take your interview and then finally approve

your application. If you applying for the O1 visa from within the U.S., you need not

go through the O1 visa interview. On the other hand, if you are applying for the o1

visa from outside the U.S, you will first have to fill DS-160 online and then schedule

an interview to finally get your visa approved.

However, the O1 visa interview

requirement varies for each visa

applicant. The department of State

chooses who will appear for an

interview. People who fail to present

solid evidence along with the

application, are most likely to be called

for an interview, for which you must be

thoroughly prepared.

What documents you need to bring

The printout of your online DS-160 application

Print of your interview appointment letter

A valid passport that should be valid for at least 6 months after your intended

period of stay in the United States.

Your photograph as per Department of State guidelines

USCIS I-797 Approval Notice

The printed receipt of your MRV fee

Below listed are several O1 visa documents that you will need to bring to the U.S.

consulate or embassy at the time of interview:

You must take all these documents to

the U.S. consulate or embassy on your

appointment date. Once your

biometrics is taken, you are then called

for your O1 visa interview. Your

interview may last for around 20

minutes. If the interview goes well, your

visa will be put into your passport and

you can finally travel to the U.S. as an O1

visa holder.

Note: AS each case is different from

each other, depending on your case,

you may have to take supplementary

documents to your interview. If you

have an immigration attorney by your

side, he/she can help you to determine

exactly which O1 visa interview

documents you need to bring.

Sample interview questionsThe consular officer takes your O1 visa

interview to make sure that your identity is

genuine and that you are qualified for the O1

category visa. Thus, the officer may ask you

simple questions about your personal life,

your job in the U.S., the purpose of the visit,

and your background. Remember that even if

the USCIS approved your petition, the

consular officer cannot deny your visa at the

interview. Thus, it requires you to be fully

prepared. You should be able to answer each

question clearly and honestly. Once the

officer is convinced that your case is not

fraudulent and that you will an asset to the

U.S. he approves your visa application.

What is your name?

What company/organization in the U.S. do you work for?

Have you been to the U.S. before? If yes, when and why?

When are you planning to return to your home country?

How long has it been for you to work in your field?

How did you get in contact with your employer?

What is your salary?

What Is your work responsibility with the employer?

How long do you plan on staying in the U.S.?

Where will you be living in the U.S. on arrival?

Have you ever been convicted of any crime?

Which awards have you received for your work?

Here are some of the sample questions that you may expect during your O1 visa

interview:

Your consular officer may ask you any

question which cannot be compiled in

one single list. This list provides you only

some of the sample questions which you

can expect at your O1 visa interview. To

get a better understanding of the

questions it is better that you speak with

your immigration attorney. Along with

preparing you for your O1 visa interview,

your immigration lawyer can also help

you file the paperwork, represent you in

front of USCIS, and help you get through

the entire process with ease.

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