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O-1 advisory opinion organization list

Updated: Author: Alina Kanametova

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17-page instruction on obtaining an O-1 advisory opinion from an organization: whom to approach and what the consultation letter must say.

O-1 EB-1A EB-2 NIW

About this document

A reference list of organizations that can issue advisory consultation letters for O-1B petitions in arts and performing industries, plus related O-1 consultation contacts. It groups labor organizations, management organizations, and peer groups, and for each lists covered occupations, contact details, and notes on scope or membership limits. The document is broad in scale and functions as a directory for consultation requirements.

Key points

  • Lists organizations by category: labor organizations, management organizations, and peer groups.
  • For each organization, gives address, phone, fax, website, and often email contact.
  • Identifies the occupations or industries each organization covers, such as performers, musicians, directors, writers, dancers, and sports professionals.
  • Notes scope limits for some organizations, including members-only access or specific local or regional jurisdiction.
  • Includes a special note on the Directors Guild, AMPTP, and AICP for motion pictures, TV, commercials, and music videos.
  • Shows that some organizations cover accompanying aliens for specified director-related classifications.

What is inside

  1. Intro and consultation requirement
  2. Table 1 - Labor Organizations
  3. Table 2 - Management Organizations
  4. Table 3 - Peer Groups
  5. Closing note on directing consultations

When it helps

This serves as evidence for the O-1B consultation requirement by identifying which organizations can issue advisory opinions for specific arts and entertainment occupations. It also shows scope and contact routing for the consultation letter request.

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