Clarification on O-1 nonimmigrants in arts vs. motion picture and television
January 18, 2022
USCIS announced clarifying guidance on how to determine whether an O-1B beneficiary will be considered a person of extraordinary ability in the arts or as a person of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry when a case has elements of both. The updated guidance will help officers and petitioners determine whether a beneficiary falls into the arts category or motion picture and television category.
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