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Summary

The script outlines the criteria for obtaining an O-1A or EB-1A talent visa, clarifying that these are not exclusive to Nobel laureates or Olympic athletes. It details eight 'pillars' or criteria, including original contributions, critical capacity, judging work, awards, scholarly articles, press coverage, high salary, and memberships, emphasizing that meeting at least three of these can qualify an applicant for an O-1A visa. The EB-1A has a higher bar, as it leads to a green card. The speaker promises to address the key questions for visa applicants in the next lesson.

Takeaways

• 🏆 The O1A and EB1A visas are for individuals with extraordinary ability, not just Nobel Prize winners or Olympic athletes.
• 📋 The visa application is assessed through eight criteria, often referred to as the 'eight pillars', to measure the applicant's extraordinary ability.
• 💡 Pillar one emphasizes the need for original contributions, such as creating something novel and valuable in one's field.
• 🔑 Pillar two focuses on the applicant's critical capacity, showing they play a key role in a distinguished company.
• 👨‍⚖️ Pillar three looks at the applicant's experience as a judge in their field, excluding general judging roles.
• 🏅 Pillar four requires evidence of receiving prestigious awards or recognitions in the applicant's field.
• 📚 Pillar five asks for scholarly articles or publications that the applicant has contributed to, with an editorial process.
• 📰 Pillar six checks for media coverage or professional publications about the applicant or their work in distinguished outlets.
• 💼 Pillar seven inquires about the applicant's high salary, being in the top 10th percentile for their job role and location.
• 🎖️ Pillar eight examines memberships in organizations that require outstanding achievements and are judged by field experts.
• 📝 Meeting three out of these eight criteria generally qualifies an applicant for an O1A visa, while the EB1A has a higher standard as it leads to a green card.

Q & A

What are Talent Visas like the O-1A and EB-1A typically for?

Talent Visas like the O-1A and EB-1A are for individuals who have extraordinary ability in their respective fields, not just for Nobel Prize winners and Olympic athletes.

How are applicants measured for their extraordinary ability if they do not have prestigious awards?

Applicants are measured through eight criteria or 'pillars' which assess original contributions, critical capacity, judging, awards, scholarly articles, publications, high salary, and memberships.

What is the first pillar, Original Contribution, about?

The first pillar evaluates whether the applicant has created something novel and valuable in their field, such as a software product, hardware product, mobile app, book, or research paper, and if it has had an impact.

What does the Critical Capacity pillar require to show?

The Critical Capacity pillar requires showing that the applicant plays a critical role in a reasonably distinguished company, beyond just being a good employee with high performance evaluations.

What does the Judging pillar involve?

The Judging pillar involves demonstrating that the applicant has judged the work of others in their field, such as at hackathons, pitch competitions, or through peer reviews, but general judging does not count.

What types of awards are considered under the Awards pillar?

The Awards pillar considers prestigious awards in the applicant's field, which can include grants, PhD scholarships, funding from top-tier funds, or being listed among distinguished experts.

How does the Scholarly Articles pillar differ from the Publications pillar?

The Scholarly Articles pillar focuses on the applicant's contributions to their field through books, papers, or articles that have undergone an editorial process, while Publications refer to media coverage of the applicant or their work.

What is the significance of the High Salary pillar?

The High Salary pillar assesses whether the applicant is or will be paid in the top 10th percentile for their job role and location, indicating exceptional compensation for their expertise.

What does the Memberships pillar require?

The Memberships pillar requires that the applicant has been part of an organization that requires outstanding achievements for membership and is judged by experts at the top of their fields.

How many of the eight criteria must an applicant meet to qualify for an O-1A visa?

An applicant must provide sufficient evidence to show that they meet at least three out of the eight criteria to qualify for an O-1A visa.

What is the main difference between the requirements for an EB-1A and an O-1A visa?

While both visas have similar requirements, the bar for an EB-1A is higher because it grants access to a green card, whereas the O-1A is a temporary work visa.

Outlines

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🏆 Understanding the Talent Visa Criteria

This paragraph outlines the requirements for obtaining a Talent Visa, such as the O1A and EB1A. It clarifies that these visas are not exclusive to Nobel Prize winners or Olympic athletes but are also available to individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability through eight criteria, referred to as 'pillars'. These pillars include original contributions, critical capacity in a company, judging the work of others, receiving awards, scholarly articles, press publications, high salary, and memberships in distinguished organizations. Meeting at least three of these criteria may qualify an individual for an O1A visa, while the EB1A has a higher bar due to its provision of a green card.

Keywords

💡Talent Visa

A Talent Visa, such as the O-1A and EB-1A, is a type of visa granted to individuals who possess extraordinary ability in their respective fields. It is not exclusive to Nobel Prize winners or Olympic athletes. The term is central to the video's theme, which is to explain the requirements for obtaining such a visa. The script clarifies that even without prestigious awards, individuals can still apply if they meet certain criteria.

💡Original Contribution

Original Contribution refers to the creation of something novel and of value in one's field, which can range from software products to research papers. It is one of the eight criteria or 'pillars' for the O-1A visa. The script uses this term to illustrate the kind of impact an applicant's work should have had in their field, as evidence of their extraordinary ability.

💡Critical Capacity

Critical Capacity denotes the role of an individual in a company that is reasonably distinguished, beyond just being a high-performing employee. It is another of the 'pillars' for the O-1A visa. The script emphasizes that applicants need to demonstrate they are playing a vital role in their organization, which is essential for the visa application.

💡Judging

Judging in this context means the act of evaluating the work of others in one's field, such as being a judge at competitions or peer-reviewing journal articles. It is one of the criteria for the O-1A visa. The script mentions this as a way to show that the applicant is recognized and respected within their field for their expertise.

💡Awards

Awards refer to any prestigious recognition received by the applicant in their field, such as grants, scholarships, or inclusion in a list of distinguished experts. This is one of the 'pillars' for the O-1A visa. The script uses this term to highlight the importance of external validation of the applicant's extraordinary ability.

💡Scholarly Articles

Scholarly Articles are formal academic writings that contribute to the field and have undergone an editorial process. They are a criterion for the O-1A visa. The script mentions these articles to emphasize the applicant's intellectual contributions and the peer review process as evidence of their expertise.

💡Publications

Publications in this context refer to media or professional outlets that have covered the applicant or their work. It is another criterion for the O-1A visa. The script uses this term to show that the applicant's work has been recognized and reported on by reputable sources, indicating their prominence in the field.

💡High Salary

High Salary indicates that the applicant is or will be paid in the top 10th percentile of people in their job role and location. It is one of the 'pillars' for the O-1A visa. The script mentions this as a potential indicator of the applicant's market value and success, which can be used to demonstrate their extraordinary ability.

💡Memberships

Memberships refer to being part of organizations that require outstanding achievements for membership, as judged by experts in the field. It is one of the criteria for the O-1A visa. The script uses this term to illustrate the recognition of the applicant's extraordinary ability by their peers and the broader professional community.

💡EB-1A

EB-1A is a specific type of employment-based, first-preference visa, also known as the 'Einstein Visa,' granted to individuals with an extraordinary ability in their field. The script contrasts the EB-1A with the O-1A, noting that the former leads to a green card, while the latter is a temporary work visa, and that the requirements for the EB-1A are significantly higher.

Highlights

Talent visas like the O1A and EB1A are not just for Nobel Prize winners and Olympic athletes.

Eight criteria or 'pillars' are used to measure extraordinary ability for visa applications.

Pillar one: Original contribution, such as creating something novel and valuable in your field.

Pillar two: Critical capacity, showing a critical role in a reasonably distinguished company.

Pillar three: Judging, having judged the work of others in your field.

Pillar four: Awards, being a recipient of a prestigious award in your field.

Pillar five: Scholarly articles, contributing to your field through books, papers, or articles.

Pillar six: Publications, being covered in media or professional publications in your field.

Pillar seven: High salary, being paid in the top 10th percentile for your job role and location.

Pillar eight: Memberships, being part of an organization requiring outstanding achievements.

Meeting three out of the eight criteria may qualify you for an O1A visa.

EB1A requirements are similar but higher, as it grants access to a green card.

The O1A is a temporary work visa compared to the permanent status offered by EB1A.

Feeling overwhelmed by the visa requirements is a common reaction.

Upcoming lessons will address important questions for filing a talent visa.

The transcript provides a detailed breakdown of the criteria for talent visas.

Evidence of meeting the criteria is crucial for visa application success.

The distinction between temporary and permanent visas is clarified.

The importance of understanding the visa application process is emphasized.

Transcripts

so what are the requirements to get a

talent Visa first of all let me tell you

that Talent visas like the 01a and eb1a

are not only for Nobel Prize winners and

Olympic athletes however when you don't

have these prestigious Awards us still

needs some way to measure how

extraordinary you are they do it through

eight criteria or what I call the eight

pillars pillar one original contribution

have you created something that is novel

and of value in your field this can be a

software product a hardware product a

mobile app web app book a research paper

whatever it is can you show evidence

that your creation has had an impact in

your field specifically pillar two

critical capacity are you more than just

a really good employ who gets five on

five on performance evaluation here you

need to show that you're playing a

critical role in a company that is

reasonably distinguished pillar three

judging have you judged the work of

others in your field in some form or

another have you been a judge at

hackathons pitch competitions have you

peer reviewed Journal articles have you

been on scholarship committees judging

University specific events generally

does not count pillar four awards are

you the recipient of a prestigious award

in your field award includes grants PhD

scholarships raising funding from a top

BC fund or accelerated program being in

the list of a distinguished experts

published somewhere ETC number five

scholarly articles have you contributed

to your field in the form of book books

papers articles or more have these

articles gone through some form of

editorial process side note personal

blogs and social media post generally

don't count number six Publications AKA

press have you or your work been covered

in media Outlets or Professional

Publications in your field are these

Publications reasonably distinguished

once again in your field number seven

High salary have you been or will you be

paid in the top 10th percentile of

people in your job role and your Lo

location pillar eight memberships have

you been part of an organization that

requires outstanding achievements to be

a member was this judged worthy by

experts who are at the top of their

fields so if you can provide sufficient

evidence to show that you meet three out

of this eight criteria then you probably

qualify for an 01a now talking about the

eb1a the requirements for an eb1a are

very similar to that of an 01a except

the bar for an eb1a is just much higher

because once again the eb1a is granting

you access to a green card while the o1a

is still only a temporary work visa okay

if you're feeling overwhelmed I get it I

truly do because most people feel

overwhelmed when they see these

requirements for the first time just

know that the course is not over yet and

in tomorrow's lesson I'll talk to you

about the most important question you

need to answer when you're thinking of

filing a talent Visa