O1B Visa for Extraordinary Ability in Arts

What does this mean?

I hold an O1 Visa for Extraordinary Ability in Arts. This means I am LEGALLY ALLOWED TO WORK in the United States and I do NOT need an employer to sponsor me.

USCIS defines this visa as “The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements. O-1B: Individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry.”

I do not need an employer to sponsor a working visa for me. I have a U.S. agent who takes the role of my petitioner. This allows me to work freelance without an employer taking on the responsibility of sponsoring my visa.