Their J-2 dependents are also subject. In some cases, it may be possible to obtain a waiver of the resident requirement. Any employer can apply for this visa status, which is available initially for up to 3 years and is renewable for up to a total of 6 years. An L-1 Intracompany Transferee applicant must have been employed abroad by the company continuously for one year immediately preceding the time of application, and is in a managerial or executive capacity. O-1s can be individuals of extraordinary ability in sciences,art, education, business or athletics, or of extraordinary achievement in motion picture or TV productions.
P covers individual or team athletes and entertainment or artistic groups.
Both the O and P categories require consultation with labor organizations or peer group. It is available for a maximum of 15 months. Canadians obtain TN status at the point of entry to the U.S. by presenting proof of Canadian citizenship, offer of employment, and proof of qualifications to fulfill the requirements. Only certain fields can qualify for TN status, and the positions must be at the technical or professional level. For Mexican nationals, the procedures remain similar to those for the H-1B visa.