The O-2 visa allows individuals to accompany and assist individuals who are coming to the United States on an O-1 visa for temporary employment in a specific field. The O-2 beneficiary must have a valid employment contract with the O-1 visa holder or the employer sponsor in the film, TV or atheltes.

To qualify for an O-2 visa, the applicant must have had been working for at least one year with the O1 beneficiary or must be working on an ongoing production. This Visa will only allow the beneficiary to work along with the project of the O1 visa.

This Visa does not grant the spouse of the beneficiary a work permit, during the validity of the Visa.