Visa processing by embassies may be delayed due to the year-end high season. We recommend applying early and adjusting your travel date. United Arab Emirates Embassy is closed on 1 and 2 December 2025 for UAE National Day, please note that UAE visa processing may be delayed.
United States O-1B Artist Visa is a U.S. non-immigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts or outstanding achievements in film or television. It applies to professionals such as visual artists, musicians, actors, dancers, designers, magicians, and entertainment performers, as well as those working in film or TV with wide distribution.
This visa is temporary and depends on I-129 petition filed by a U.S. sponsor, agent, or employer. It allows multiple entries into the U.S. with a validity up to 3 years and extendable.
Extraordinary ability in the arts is defined as distinction or a high level of achievement in the field of arts, meaning that someone possesses a level of skill and recognition far above average, so that the individual is considered prominent, renowned, influential, or widely recognized in their artistic field.
To be eligible for this visa, you need to fulfill all of the following conditions:
- Applicant must already obtained an I-129 petition from sponsor, agent, or employer in the United States.
- Must not have been rejected for a US visa in the past six months.
- Ensure the passport contains at least two blank visa pages.
Passport should be valid for at least 7 months beyond your application date.
- New photos, no older than six months; never been used in any previous visas
- Plain white photo background
- No white shirt
- Photo size 2x2 inches (5x5 cm) or 600x600 to 1200x1200 pixels in digital version;
- Faces take up 70% of the photo
- Eye glasses are not allowed to be worn for US Visa photos
- No edit allowed
Kindly upload your photo for a pre-check, and later bring it to the appointment time.
We also offer a photo printing service for your upcoming visa appointment. Click here to purchase and get your photos printed in time.
Petition submitted by a company or sponsor in the United States to USCIS. You can obtain this document from your sponsor.
Official notice from USCIS issued after submitting an immigration application or petition in the U.S. You can obtain this document from your sponsor.
Documents demonstrating your exceptional skills and achievements in the arts or creative industry, such as awards, media publications, key roles in notable projects, professional recommendation letters, or other evidence of significant contributions.
Testimonials
