"The O-1B visa is specifically for creatives working in the visual, literary, performing, and motion picture arts sectors. Its approval relies on evidence of exceptional achievement: grants, awards, and other distinguished accolades; a leading role or similar caliber of recognition; extensive press coverage and expert testimonials; and a high salary or other reliable remuneration. As it's a merit-based, non-immigrant visa for temporary stays, there's no annual limit on O-1B visas."
"However, social media influencers and content creators have increasingly secured O-1B visas by citing their follower counts and algorithmic performance and condensing that metric data into evidence of their achievements, lawyers told the Financial Times. Content creators and OnlyFans models are managing to get through by showcasing their high earnings and contextualizing brand deals or other sponsorship contracts as endorsements of exceptional talent."
The O visa classification provides temporary work authorization for individuals who demonstrate extraordinary ability across sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. The O-1B category targets creatives in visual, literary, performing, and motion picture arts and requires evidence such as grants, awards, leading roles, extensive press coverage, expert testimonials, and high remuneration. Social media influencers, content creators, and OnlyFans models increasingly present follower counts, algorithmic performance metrics, high earnings, and sponsorship contracts as qualifying evidence of exceptional achievement. The O-1B is merit-based, non-immigrant, temporary, and has no annual numerical cap.
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