Requirements for an O1 Visa

Each O-1 visitor must be the beneficiary of a petition approved by the Department of Homeland Security prior to visa issuance.  An O-1 petition must be filed by a US employer, a US sponsoring organization, a US agent, or a foreign employer through a US agent.  O1 visas may be granted to visitors who are coming temporarily to the United States:

The O-1 category applies to any of the following:

(1) An individual alien who has extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics which has been demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim, and who is coming to the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability; or

(2) An alien who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in motion picture and/or television productions, and who is coming to the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary achievement; or

(3) An alien who is coming to the United States to perform in the motion picture and television industry.

How to Apply for an O1 Visa

Our scheduling service, can only schedule an appointment once the Consular Section has had an opportunity to review the appointment request.  To start the process, please send an e-mail request to:

MonterreyVisas@state.gov

On the subject line of the e-mail, indicate:  MTY – O1 appointment request  In the text include:

• Your complete name (as shown in your passport) and date of birth
• Explanation of your extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics that qualifies you for the visa category.
• Telephone number
• E-mail address
• Petitioner information
• Organization or business name
• Contact name
• Telephone number
• E-mail address
• Fax number
• Street address including zip code
• Proposed travel date

You will receive e-mail notification from the Consulate within three days either confirming that your application is ready to be scheduled or requesting additional information.  Once authorized for scheduling, the scheduling service will issue a Self Service Code giving you access to schedule your own appointment.

Please refer to How to Apply for a Visa for additional visa application requirements.  For scheduling concerns please contact MEXGroups@csc.com directly.

The Day of your Interview at the Applicant Service Center

In addition to the requirements listed on How to Apply for a Visa, please bring an original or copy of your USCIS approved I-797 petition.

The Day of your interview at the Consulate

In addition to the requirements listed on How to Apply for a Visa, please bring an original or copy of your USCIS approved I-797petition.  If your visa application is approved and assuming no administrative processing is required, you will be asked to pay the $125 reciprocity fee at the Consular Section’s cashier prior to visa issuance.