O-1B

noun

A visa granted to temporary alien workers with exceptional abilities in the movie or television industries.

Meanings

nounO-1B (plural O-1Bs)

plural O-1Bs

  1. USlawA visa granted to temporary alien workers with exceptional abilities in the movie or television industries.

    There are two subcategories for O-1 visas: O-1A: Individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics. O-1B: Individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievements in the motion picture or television industry.

    2025 July 24, “Work visas for the United States: price, requirements, duration, and how to apply”, in CNN en Español
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APA

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Chicago

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