Immigration
Nov. 19, 2015
Extraordinary work visas growing in popularity
According to statistics from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs, the number of O-1 filings received has more than doubled from 6,981 in 2004 to 15,164 in 2014.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
With more common work visas having all but dried up, corporate immigration firms say they are increasingly turning to visas for extraordinary workers to get their clients into the country.
The extraordinary worker visa, called an O-1, has been steadily increasing in popularity for over a decade, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs. The numbe...
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