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<strong>Inspector's</strong> <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Manual</strong><br />
Qualifications: Individual (not group or team) must fall within general description of classification above. All<br />
nonimmigrant grounds of inadmissibility apply.<br />
Terms of admission: Admit O-1 for the validity period of the petition, plus up to 10 days before the beginning of<br />
the petition period or 10 days after its expiration. Do<br />
not exceed 3 years total [See 8 CFR 214.2(o)(6)(iii)(A), 8 CFR 214.2(o)(10).].<br />
Notations on I-94: Front: O-1 and expiration date of authorized stay (expiration date of petition validity plus<br />
10 days). Reverse: Occupation and petition number.<br />
Special notes:<br />
(A) Petitions. The approved petition is forwarded by the service center to the visa issuing post or, when<br />
no visa is required, to the proposed first port-of-entry of the beneficiary. Petition approval may also be sent via<br />
facsimile or cable. Information on petition approval may be verified by checking the CLAIMS database.<br />
Petitions may be valid initially for up to 3 years and may be extended. The beneficiary may also have a copy of<br />
the approval notice, Form I-797, which is readily verifiable.<br />
(B) Dependents. Dependents are admitted as O-3. Dependents may not work but may attend school<br />
without changing status.<br />
(2) Classification: O-2 Alien accompanying or assisting an O-1 artist or athlete.<br />
Documents required: Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the period of admission, unless<br />
otherwise provided for or exempt. Nonimmigrant visa (O-2) unless exempt. Evidence of an approved I-129<br />
petition to work a specific event or performance, either in the form of a consular notation on the visa or an<br />
approval notice on Form I-797.<br />
Qualifications: Must possess critical skills and at least 1 year of experience with the principal O-1. All<br />
nonimmigrant grounds of inadmissibility apply.<br />
Terms of admission: Admit (O-2) for the validity period of the petition (which cannot exceed 3 years), plus a<br />
period of up to 10 days before the validity period begins and 10 days after the validity period ends [See 8 CFR<br />
214.2(o)(6)(iii)(B), 8 CFR 214.2(o)(10).].<br />
Notations on I-94: Front: O-2 and expiration date of authorized stay (expiration date of petition validity plus<br />
10 days).<br />
Reverse: occupation, petition number, and employer's name and address.<br />
Special notes:<br />
(A) Arrival prior to O-1. An O-2 may precede the O-1 to the U.S. to prepare for the event.<br />
(B) Petitions. The approved petition is forwarded by the service center to the visa issuing post or, when<br />
no visa is required, to the proposed first port- of-entry of the beneficiary. Petition approval may also be sent via<br />
facsimile or cable. Information on petition approval may be verified by checking the CLAIMS database.<br />
Petitions may be valid initially for up to 3 years and may be extended. The beneficiary may also have a copy of<br />
the approval notice, Form I-797, which is readily verifiable.<br />
(C) Dependents. Dependents are admitted as O-3. Dependents may not work but may attend school<br />
without changing status.<br />
(3) Classification: O-3 Spouse or child of an O-1 or O-2.<br />
Documents required: Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the period of admission, unless<br />
otherwise provided for or waived. Nonimmigrant visa (O-3) unless exempt.<br />
Qualifications: Must be spouse or child of O-1 or O-2. All nonimmigrant grounds of inadmissibility apply.
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