O-1 Visa Is Based on a Person’s Individual Qualifications Question, In my home country, our group of motion pictures once received a national award. Can I apply for O-1 visa based on this national acclaim as a leading member of the group? Answer, O-1 visas are available to people who have not only a job offer in the U.S., but proven extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. In general, the person must have received national or international acclaim in a particular field, or if working in motion pictures or television productions, have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement. O-1 visas can be given only on the basis of a person’s individual qualifications. Being a members of a group or team will not, by itself without other achievements, qualify someone for an O-1 visa. Extraordinary ability in the field of arts means distinction. Distinction means a high level of achievement in the field of the arts evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered to the extent that a person described as prominent is renowned, leading, or well-known in the field of arts. To qualify for an O-1 visa in the motion picture or television industry, the beneficiary must demonstrate extraordinary achievement evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition significantly above that ordinarily encountered to the extent the person is recognized as outstanding, notable or leading in the motion picture and/or television field. http://www.greencardapply.com/question/question18/O1_Visa_Qualification_120218.htm http://www.greencardapply.com