Mark A Ivener, A Law Corporation

Category: O Visas


USCIS Clarifies ‘O’ Validity Period When Gap Exists in Itinerary, Promises 2-Week Turnaround for O and P Visas

There have been several recent developments with respect to O and P visas: On July 20, 2010, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued clarifying guidance on the “O” nonimmigrant visa petition with regard to determining the appropriate validity period of an approvable petition when a gap exists between two or more events reflected in… Read More

USCIS Issues Controversial Clarification of Requirements for Agents Filing as Petitioners for O and P Visas

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a controversial clarification on October 7, 2009, for performing arts associations and their members of the regulatory requirements for agents who file as petitioners for the O and P visa classification. The agency said it issued the clarification in response to inquiries “that reveal confusion regarding the circumstances… Read More

USCIS Issues Controversial Clarification of Requirements for Agents Filing as Petitioners for O and P Visas

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a controversial clarification (PDF) on October 7, 2009, for performing arts associations and their members of the regulatory requirements for agents who file as petitioners for the O and P visa classification. The agency said it issued the clarification in response to inquiries “that reveal confusion regarding the… Read More

DHS Issues Final Rule on Petitioning Requirements for O and P Nonimmigrants

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule effective May 16, 2007, to permit petitioners to file O and P nonimmigrant petitions up to one year before the petitioner’s need for the worker’s services. The rule is intended to enable petitioners who are aware of their need for the services of an O… Read More