Extraordinary Ability Visas Lawyers
Dallas, Texas — Fort Worth, Texas
Nonimmigrants with extraordinary abilities are often eligible for an O-1 visa which allows them to enter and remain in the U.S. Often referred to as "specialized skill visas" and "extraordinary ability visas," O-1 visas are most often granted to:
- Artists
- Athletes
- Performers, musicians, actors and actresses
- Scientists
- Educators, scholars and researchers
- Some criteria for the granting of specialized skill visas include: Superior knowledge, ability, expertise and accomplishments
- A corroborated opinion regarding the applicant's abilities from a source in the applicant's field
- The applicant must be coming to the U.S. to work in his or her field of ability
Spouses and unmarried minor children of individuals who have been granted an O-1 visa are also often granted visas. If you have questions regarding how to obtain an extraordinary ability visa, the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, visa and immigration law firm of Chavez & Valko can help.
Experienced O-1 Visa Attorneys With Firsthand Experience
At Chavez & Valko, our attorney team has firsthand experience in pursuing extraordinary ability visas. Our lawyers represented and consulted with:
- Professional hockey players (NHL)
- LPGA players
- Professional tennis players (ATP and WTA)
- International drag racers
- World and European Swimming Champion, 5-time Olympian and 2-time Olympic Silver medalist;
- World's Top 5 Track and Field Hammer Thrower and 3-time Olympian;
- Professional photographer employed by a major US trading card manufacturer
- International solo and group artists (singers and rock bands)
- Grammy-nominated classical pianist
In addition to helping individuals, we help businesses, nonprofit organizations and colleges and universities obtain O-1, EB-1, EB-2, O-2 and O-3 visas.
To learn more from satisfied clients of our firm, please visit our testimonials page.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding specialized skills and extraordinary ability visas, contact us. We speak Spanish, Slovak, Czech, Ukrainian and Russian; accept credit cards; and provide initial consultations for a low fee. To contact us, call 214-251-8011 or 817-332-1100.