Does Prince Harry have privileged status in the United States?
To be able to work in a start-up in Silicon Valley, Prince Harry could use a special visa. It is only issued to people with “extraordinary abilities”.
Prince Harry landed a contract in prestigious Silicon Valley. And not the least! The Duke of Sussex - who has never graduated from higher education - is set to join the team at coaching and mental health start-up BetterUp as “Chief Impact Officer”. This news, however, raises many questions: how did he find a job on American soil? The former British soldier does not in fact hold the green card. However, any foreign resident needs this precious sesame in order to be able to exercise. So, did little Archie's father get any privileges? The answer is yes ! The O-1 visa, reserved for people with “extraordinary” skills in certain fields, could be issued to him.
Few people can claim this document, which is valid for three years, but which can be extended for one year an indefinite number of times. According to information from the O-1 visa website, relayed by our colleagues from the Sun this Friday, March 26, only “a person who has extraordinary abilities in the sciences, the arts, education, business or athletics ”or“ who has demonstrated extraordinary achievement in the film or television industry and who has been recognized nationally or internationally ”may apply. According to immigration expert Douglas Lightman, interviewed by the British tabloid, Prince Harry could get it in a snap: “Harry would have no problem getting the O-1 because he's a prince." His royal title wouldn't be the only advantage. “He has traveled all over the world and there is his work with Invictus (Editor's note: a multisport competition for wounded and disabled soldiers and war veterans). That will be enough to qualify him, ”he said.
Justin Bieber and Hugh Jackman have it too
One thing is certain is that Prince Harry must first apply to his employer if he wishes to obtain visa approval, which can take a few weeks. In question, the latter must grant him a sponsorship. As the Sun reports, Meghan Markle's husband could appeal to his American friends to support his request. Would former President Barack Obama, with whom the Duke seems very close, do him that favor? In any case, Prince Harry would not be the only personality to use this special visa if he were to acquire it. According to the Daily Mail, Canadian singer Justin Bieber and Australian actor Hugh Jackman have indeed obtained this privilege.
