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O-1A or O-1B Which Visa Works for Designers

Wondering if your design career qualifies under O-1A (business/technical) or O-1B (arts)? Our infographic explains the difference for UX, Product, Graphic, Fashion, Industrial, Animation, Interior, and Architecture designers.<br><br>At Casium Immigration, we specialize in helping designers and creative professionals showcase their achievements to USCISu2014turning recognition into strong, persuasive petitions.<br><br> Your design career deserves a global stage. | Connect with us today at connect@casium.com and let Casium Immigration guide your O-1 journey.

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O-1A or O-1B Which Visa Works for Designers

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  1. O-1A or O-1B? Which Visa Works for Designers 1. Understanding the O-1 Visa O-1A → For science, education, business, or athletics 2. UX & Product Design UX/UI Designers → O-1B (Arts) Portfolio of creative interfaces Recognition via press, awards (e.g., Webby, Awwwards) Expert endorsements & industry impact O-1B → For arts, motion pictures & TV Designers often fall in-between → choice depends on whether your work is seen technical/business. Product Design → O-1B or O-1A O-1B: Creative excellence, design awards (Red Dot, iF Design) O-1A: If focused on strategy, patents, research, business innovation as creative or 3. Graphic & Fashion Design Graphic Design → O-1B Design awards (AIGA, TDC, Poster Biennale) Exhibitions & press coverage Roles with high-profile clients or studios 4. Industrial & Animation Design Industrial Design → O-1B (mostly) International awards (Red Dot, IDEA, iF Design) Press features & exhibitions (Salone del Mobile, Cooper Hewitt) Patents → could qualify for O-1A (science/innovation focus) Fashion Design → O-1B Runway shows (NY, Paris, Milan) Features in Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar Celebrity clients & industry awards Animation / Motion Design → O-1B Festival awards (Annecy, Sundance) Media reviews & expert praise Hollywood/TV animators → Higher standard: “extraordinary achievement 5. Interior Design & Architecture Interior Design → O-1B Awards (Interior Design “Best of Year”, ASID) Features in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor High-profile projects & luxury clients 6. Key Takeaway O-1B → Best for designers proving artistic acclaim Architecture → O-1A or O-1B O-1B: Creative awards, design competitions, Biennale exhibitions O-1A: Technical research, patents, sustainable design innovations Architects stand at the art–science crossroads O-1A → Best for designers proving technical/business innovation Your petition depends on how your achievements are framed. With expert guidance, your career story can align with the visa path that fits best. www.casium.com

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