The most experienced and talented game developers can work in the U.S. for up to three years on an O1 visa, a nonimmigrant visa for those who excel in a particular field. A U.S. development studio must file an O1 petition on behalf of a foreign national, and submit documentation proving extraordinary ability, accomplishment, and international distinction. A written advisory opinion from an independent peer group is required, and the IGDA provides advisory letters to IGDA members upon request. To learn more or to request an advisory opinion, contact us. Requests for advisory letters should include the visa applicant’s IGDA member number, employment history, game credits, awards or special recognition, and job title and company of U.S. job offer. An advisory letter will be provided within one week.Further details on immigration are available in the “Playing the Immigration Game” article at Gamasutra.
The most experienced and talented game developers can work in the U.S. for up to three years on an O1 visa, a nonimmigrant visa for those who excel in a particular field. A U.S. development studio must file an O1 petition on behalf of a foreign national, and submit documentation proving extraordinary ability, accomplishment, and international distinction. A written advisory opinion from an independent peer group is required, and the IGDA provides advisory letters to IGDA members upon request. To learn more or to request an advisory opinion, contact us. Requests for advisory letters should include the visa applicant’s IGDA member number, employment history, game credits, awards or special recognition, and job title and company of U.S. job offer. An advisory letter will be provided within one week. Further details on immigration are available in the “Playing the Immigration Game” article at Gamasutra.