USCIS : Key Updates to O-1 Visa Policy

On January 8, 2025, USCIS issued significant updates to its Policy Manual (Vol. 2, Part M) regarding O-1 visas, clarifying how evidence is evaluated for O-1 nonimmigrant petitions.

This update consolidates guidance for O-1 visas and adds examples of qualifying evidence (including for critical technology fields), providing clearer standards for extraordinary ability criteria. These changes aim to make the O-1 visa criteria and process more transparent for petitioners and beneficiaries.