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O-1 petition and extension checklist

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A filing checklist for O-1 petitions to USCIS and O-1 extensions. It lists required forms, supporting documents, evidence for extraordinary ability, and…

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A filing checklist for O-1 petitions to USCIS and O-1 extensions. It lists required forms, supporting documents, evidence for extraordinary ability, and optional premium processing, plus filing tips on form completion and translations.

Key points

  • Lists Form I-129, O Classification Supplement, fees, and employer signature for the O-1 filing.
  • Includes Form I-539 for dependents and Form I-907 for optional premium processing.
  • Says premium processing is 15 days, versus regular processing of 30 to 120 days.
  • Requires a cover letter, employment offer letter, passport and I-94 copies, and status documents such as I-20, IAP-66, or H-1B notices.
  • Asks for CV, degree copies with certified translations if needed, credential evaluation if needed, and birth or marriage certificates for dependents.
  • Requests more than 3 support letters and a peer group consultation letter.
  • Lists extraordinary ability evidence: awards, memberships, media coverage, judging, contributions, scholarly articles, critical roles, high salary, or comparable evidence.

What is inside

  1. 1. O-1 petition checklist
  2. 2. O-1 extension checklist
  3. 3. Important tips for filing

When it helps

A filing checklist for the petition package and the extension package. It also shows the evidence categories used to support extraordinary ability for the O-1 case.

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