O-1 Individuals Immigration Additional navigation Close F-1 Students J-1 Students J-1 Exchange Visitors H-1B Employees O-1 Individuals About the O-1 Nonimmigrant Visa Category Maintaining O-1 Status Dependents Travel Extensions of O-1 Status Treaty Visas B-1 & B-2 Visitors Lawful Permanent Residents Humanitarian Statuses About the O-1 Nonimmigrant Visa Category O-1 nonimmigrant status is for individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability or achievement.O-1 nonimmigrant status is for individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability or achievement. Maintaining O-1 Status How to maintain your valid non-immigrant O-1 status.How to maintain your valid non-immigrant O-1 status. Dependents Information for O-1 individuals with dependents.Information for O-1 individuals with dependents. Travel Information about travel and re-entry to the U.S.Information about travel and re-entry to the U.S. Extensions of O-1 Status Initial O-1 sponsorship can be requested for up to three years, and can be extended in one-year increments.Initial O-1 sponsorship can be requested for up to three years, and can be extended in one-year increments.