Do I need to submit an itinerary with exact event dates?

Providing exact dates for every event is not required. What is expected in an O-1 petition is a clear, organized itinerary that shows the anticipated commitments, activities, or performances and the periods during which they are expected to take place during your stay in the United States.

The purpose of the itinerary is to demonstrate the need for your presence in the country and to give coherence to your project. A well-structured timeline, even with approximate and well-supported periods, reinforces the credibility of the petition and shows that the activity was carefully planned.

• Describe the anticipated activities and commitments in an organized manner.
• Indicate the expected periods, with approximations when no fixed date is available.
• Keep the itinerary consistent with the evidence in the rest of the petition.

Since details may vary depending on the case, it is worth reviewing the updated USCIS guidelines and, if needed, working with a specialist to put together a solid itinerary.

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