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on the Treasure and Gold Coasts of Florida
O-2 Visa for Support Personnel
O-2 visa category is for individuals who will accompany an O-1, artist or athlete, to assist in a specific event or performance. For an O-1A, the O-2’s assistance must be an “integral part” of the O-1A’s activity, an example might be the coach of an individual athlete. The two applications must be linked, and applied for at the same time. An O-2 alien has all the benefits of an O-1 visa holder, in that they are able to work, live, and travel in the US.
Eligibility Criteria
For an O-1B, the O-2’s assistance must be “essential” to the completion of the O-1B’s production. The O-2 worker has critical skills and experience with the O-1 that cannot be readily performed by a U.S. worker, and which are essential to the successful performance of the O-1.
Contact us to discuss your situation and see if the O-2 visa is appropriate to your needs.