FAQ about the O-1 Visa and an O-1 Petitioner/ O-1 Agent:
Because some extraordinary artists need the freedom and flexibility to have several different engagements and “gigs,” they need one Petitioner who can represent you so that way you have the freedom and agency to work with various employers and on a variety of projects within your field.
Unfortunately, no. That’s why Extraordinary Artists and PR is here to help as your petitioner so you can focus on what you do best… your art.
Yes, and that is exactly why you need Extraordinary Artists and PR. We will be your formal petitioner with USCIS so you have the freedom to work where you want, when you want, within your field of expertise.
Your employer can be any person or company who invites you to work- whether it is a limited-time engagement, a week-long, month-long, or years-long engagement, or even work where you are engaged for a day. There is no requirement that the work be ongoing or steady from any one employer. When you have Extraordinary Artists and PR as your O-1 Petitioner, you can have various employers, gigs, and engagements and still be in the US on an O-1 visa.
Any person or a company who invites you to work with them in the US is your employer. That can be a one time gig, a steady weekly engagement, or a daily paid task.
If you have just one employer who sponsors you for the O-1 Visa, once that employment ends, your visa will be canceled and you will have to leave the US within 10 days. However, if you work with Extraordinary Artists and PR, we will be your petitioner and agency, which means that you will be able to remain in the US even if your employment stops with an employer, if you have an employment issue with your employer, and more. We will be able to support you here while you work for more than one employer and have more than one engagement / gig.
You can be paid directly by each and all of your employers.