O1 Visas

O1 Visa Lawyer in South Florida

Knowledgeable Attorney Serving St. Lucie & Martin Counties & the Surrounding Areas

Those foreigners with “extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics” looking to work or perform temporarily in the U.S. may be eligible for an O-1 visa. You must be able to demonstrate a high degree of skill and documentation of national or international commendation and have all paperwork properly filed with the USCIS. With the help of our immigration lawyers in South Florida, FL, you can rest assured that your visa application is in highly-qualified hands.

The Gaston Law Firm, P. A. focuses squarely on immigration matters and achieving our client’s goals with regard to citizenship and all manner of visas on top of asylum and other issues. We have nearly 40 years of legal experience combined, which means we are rarely surprised and are well-versed in the immigration process.

How to Substantiate Your Achievements for an O-1 Visa

Whether you are attempting to earn a visa on the basis of outstanding ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics (known as an O-1A visa), or through stellar achievement in the motion picture or television (an O-1B visa), you will need to demonstrate the acclaim you have garnered.

Evidence of your achievement may consist of many things, such as the receipt of a significant and internationally recognized award, membership in an association in a field that requires outstanding achievements, authorship of scholarly articles in a field of professionals, and other forms of confirmation.

Extending Your Stay

Your initial period of stay is up to 3 years if you earn an O-1 visa, but our South Florida immigration attorney can work on your behalf to have your stay extended. Our firm can also help your spouse and eligible children file Form I-539 to extend their stay as well.

To prolong your stay, you will need to file the following with USCIS:

Form I-129 Petition for Non-immigration Worker
A copy of the beneficiary’s Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
A statement from the petitioner explaining the reasons for the extension

Begin the Process Today

The immigration and visa process is complicated—don’t waste precious time trying to make your way through it. Our South Florida visa attorney can help you file the correct form in a timely manner and keep you informed of your rights and options.

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Take the first step and contact The Gaston Law Firm, P. A.Call (888) 388-6859!

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Since I was traveling a lot as a permanent resident and my son still living in Central America, my case wasn’t an easy one to obtain my US citizenship, BUT thanks to Ivana and Mr. Gaston smooth down the whole process on my second interview! Ivana was sooooo helpful on preparing and putting together the right documents (which it was a lot of them from my country and from here) to present at the moment of my interview that ends up on a positive result! :). I call this firm "The Pain Relief Pill"

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A very professional firm, staff were very on top of the documents my wife and I were very worried about her status change. Everything went very well the time taken to go over the application really helped prevent problems.

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Mr. Gaston and Ms. Ivana were always there, very polite and professional. At one point when I had to step back Mr. Gaston refunded some of my money back which at this day and age you don't expect. We obtained my husbands residency with no problems and there was open communication the whole time. I highly recommend this firm.

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I have been working with the Gaston Law firm from 2016 until 2019. It is easy for me to give them a great review as they assisted me and supported me in getting my Permanent Resident card through my complicated circumstance. They were there to provide me with accurate information and guidance even when I was anxious and had little hope. Their confidence in believing in my case and their personable presence really made me feel that they were invested in my life. I would recommend Mr. Gaston as well as Ivana, if anyone ever needs any guidance in this matter.

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I want to thank Mr. Gaston and his staff for the excellent service they provide. Since we had our first appointment Mr. Gaston took his time to explain all the processes for the case and listen and answer all my questions in the most respectful and professional way. I always believed that everybody can do everything in life, but there are some things in life that is better to hire a professional to do the legal stuff because they are always informed and prepare to handle what they studied and loved to do. Ivanna is always very responsive, respectful and educated to comunícate the status of a case and everything needed to make this a success. Happy and grateful because everything is completed and I will recommend Gaston Law Firm if you need legal immigration service.

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Common Answers To Your Questions

I’m a foreign national studying in the U.S., can I stay within the country following graduation?

To stay in the country following graduation, a student will need to obtain an H-1B temporary worker visa. Typically, graduates who work in a specialty field (such as a medical professional or engineer) will be able to obtain this visa with ease. To ensure that this process moves smoothly, it is recommended that students apply for this visa as early as possible to avoid penalties.
Can I become a citizen after I am granted permanent residency?

Yes! If you live in the country for five years as a permanent resident, you will be able to obtain citizenship through naturalization. To be eligible for this, however, you must have been physically living in the country for at least half of those five years – and must not have left for a time period longer than six months.
I am looking to adopt a foreign child – how can I make the process as fast as possible?

For those who are looking into adoption, but have yet to identify the child that they are interested in adopting, it is recommended that they file an Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition. This will allow for the portion relating to the approval of the parents to be completed by the time the child is chosen so that the adoption process can be expedited.
If I become a citizen, what are the privileges that I will experience?

There are three primary privileges that citizens can experience. These include being able to vote in local, state and national elections; having the ability to obtain a passport; and sponsoring relatives in their efforts to become a permanent resident.

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