Can I hold two O-1 visas simultaneously in different fields?

In principle, yes. The O-1 does not tie you to a single employer: you can work for more than one client, and different fields can be covered by separate petitions or by an agent petition that consolidates the various engagements.

The key point is that each petition must stand on its own. In other words, for each field you must clearly and concretely demonstrate that you possess extraordinary ability and that the activity falls within the criteria of the visa.

Keeping more than one active petition requires organization. Your track record must appear consistently across the filings, without contradictions that could complicate the review of each case.

• Each field requires its own demonstration of merit.
• Petitions can be filed separately or consolidated through an agent.
• Maintain consistency across the documents for each filing.

Because this involves more than one parallel process, it is worth planning your strategy with a specialist and confirming the latest guidance before filing.

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